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India’s BJP Government Proposes Legislation to ‘Take Over’ Muslim Charitable Properties

India’s BJP Government Proposes Legislation to ‘Take Over’ Muslim Charitable Properties

By Kavita Chowdhury
Proposed amendments to the Wakf Act will increase government regulation of the composition and function of Wakf Boards, which administer these properties.

Rohingya Community Is Divided Over Arakan Army’s Plan for ‘Inclusive Administration’

Rohingya Community Is Divided Over Arakan Army’s Plan for ‘Inclusive Administration’

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rohingya interviewees in Rakhine State can be broadly categorized into three groups – those who welcome the AA's policies, those who feel compelled to do so, and those who could be hostile.
Malaysian Court Rules Evidence Sufficient for Second 1MDB Trial to Proceed

Malaysian Court Rules Evidence Sufficient for Second 1MDB Trial to Proceed

By Sebastian Strangio
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered to enter his defense against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.

How Might Japan’s Hung Parliament Affect Foreign Policy?

How Might Japan’s Hung Parliament Affect Foreign Policy?

By Jio Kamata
Whatever the result of the coalition talks currently underway, the opposition parties have more veto power than they have enjoyed in over a decade.

How to Better Protect Free Speech in Indian Cyberspace

How to Better Protect Free Speech in Indian Cyberspace

By Nupur Chowdhury
Online platforms that operate in India need to be regulated to ensure free and fair elections and protect data privacy and free speech

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President

‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President

By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
The biggest political risk for Yoon Suk-yeol is none other than his wife and her many associated scandals, which Yoon refuses to investigate.  

The Many Obstacles in the Way of Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction

The Many Obstacles in the Way of Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction

By Saqlain Rizve
While the former prime minister’s trial and conviction are legally possible, there are political, institutional and societal challenges.
In Senate Testimony, Former Philippine President Duterte Defends ‘Drug War’

In Senate Testimony, Former Philippine President Duterte Defends ‘Drug War’

By Sebastian Strangio
Rodrigo Duterte said that he had "no apologies, no excuses" for the campaign of violence, which involved thousands of extrajudicial killings.

30 Year Sentence for Group 24 Leader in Tajikistan After Forced Disappearance

30 Year Sentence for Group 24 Leader in Tajikistan After Forced Disappearance

By Catherine Putz
A member of the group, also kidnapped from Turkiye earlier this year, was given a 20 year sentence. The exact charges are unknown. 

In ‘Exceptionally Harsh Judgement’ From Japan’s Public, LDP Loses Its Majority

In ‘Exceptionally Harsh Judgement’ From Japan’s Public, LDP Loses Its Majority

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite losing 69 seats, the LDP is still hoping to form a government through a new coalition.

Uzbekistan’s Parliament Election Boosts Ruling Party

Uzbekistan’s Parliament Election Boosts Ruling Party

By Catherine Putz
O’zLiDeP, already the dominant force in the country’s parliament, saw its vote share increase in an election observers said lacked real competition.
Harris vs. Trump: If Asia Could Vote in the US Election

Harris vs. Trump: If Asia Could Vote in the US Election

By The Diplomat
For 13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?

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