Topic
Politics
Former Thai PM Thaksin Returns From Self-exile as PM Vote Looms
By Sebastian Strangio
The fugitive leader's return reflects the dramatic realignment that has taken place in Thai politics since the general election in May.
Assessing Cambodia’s New Political Leadership
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Bradley Murg.
Cambodian Parliament Approves Longtime Leader’s Son as Prime Minister
By David Rising and Sopheng Cheang
The long-planned succession is part of a broader generational shift within the ruling Cambodian People's Party.
Atambayev Allies Courting Diplomatic Relationships
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s Social Democrats have limited influence on domestic politics. What to make of their sustained push for international partnerships?
Muqtedar Khan on Why Religious Nationalism Is Poisoning South Asia
By Sudha Ramachandran
“The current plight of Indian Muslims is a direct consequence of Jinnah’s vision and the emergence of copycat Hindu nationalism, which essentially embraces the same idea of religious nationalism.”
A Chin Village’s Unique Protest Against the Military Junta in Myanmar
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Villagers are expanding a hydropower project on their own to show that they are not dependent on the regime in Naypyidaw.
Bangladesh Government Scraps Controversial Digital Security Act
By Mubashar Hasan
But will the proposed Cyber Security Act, which will replace the DSA, restore meaningful freedom of expression to Bangladeshis?
Three Candidates Approved to Run in Singaporean Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Six candidates applied to run for the mostly ceremonial post, but only three met the city-state's stringent criteria.
China’s Xi Calls for Measures to Mitigate Disastrous Flooding Amid Economic Slowdown
By Associated Press
While China is being hit by both natural disasters and a general economic malaise, Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Politburo Standing Committee.
Power Struggle Unveiled: Delhi Services Act Challenges Autonomy and Democracy
By Shruti Rathore
The question of who has authority over the appointment and transfer of civil servants in the capital region pits the central government’s appointees against Delhi’s elected government.
The Rise and Rise of Malaysia’s Nationalist Right-Wing
By Aizat Shamsuddin
This month's state elections saw broad electoral gains for the Malay nationalist PN coalition, the result of years of far-right rhetoric and organizing.
Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Former Rival to Form Government
By Sebastian Strangio
The marriage of convenience between Pheu Thai and the United Thai Nation Party reflects the stunning political realignment that has occurred since May's general election.