Politics

Lee has been found guilty of violating election law, and more cases are still pending. What does this mean for the opposition leader’s political future?

The NPP obtained an unprecedented two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections, benefitting massively from the opposition’s inertia and lack of imagination.

The NPP's “unprecedented win in this election could be easily called a peaceful coup by the voters.”

The National People’s Power won not only a two-thirds majority in parliament but also 21 of the country’s 22 electoral districts.

The Marcos administration's hardline position toward the ICC is beginning to soften as its feud with the Dutertes intensifies.

Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.

A referendum on the issue of Maori rights under the Treaty of Waitangi could be even more divisive.

This week, former President Rodrigo Duterte told the international tribunal to "hurry up" with its investigation into his bloody "war on drugs."

By embracing a balanced approach that empowers kengashes without undermining central oversight, Uzbekistan can foster a resilient and responsive local governance system.

"Moving forward, the ruling and opposition parties must work together to reform and rebuild public trust, aiming for unity."

A failure to engage with Tamil demands for justice, accountability, and autonomy will ultimately prevent Dissanayake from realizing the reforms he envisions, even for the Sinhala south.