Topic
Politics
August 08, 2020
China’s Legal Blitzkrieg in Hong Kong
By Ming-Sung Kuo
Beijing’s putsch in Hong Kong through legislation is executed in a way that maximum shock and awe can be felt in the world.
August 08, 2020
Could Jokowi’s Family Become Indonesia’s Newest Political Dynasty?
By Marcus Tantau
The upcoming regional elections in December may decide whether the Widodo family becomes Indonesia’s newest political dynasty.
August 07, 2020
Thai Protesters Threaten Escalation as Police Make Arrests
By Associated Press
The government cracked down on Friday with the arrests of some high-profile members of the pro-democracy movement.
August 07, 2020
Sri Lanka: The Rajapaksas Rise Again
By Sudha Ramachandran
A landslide win in general elections caps off the family's political comeback. Where does Sri Lanka go from here?
August 07, 2020
Protest Körpe: Quilting Together ‘Real’ and Digital Dissent in Kazakhstan
By Colleen Wood
Creative demonstrations for an imprisoned activist in Kazakhstan bridge digital and real-world engagement.
August 06, 2020
Vietnam’s COVID-19 Success Is a Double-Edged Sword for the Communist Party
By Mai Truong
The success of its COVID-19 strategy has, so far, increased trust in the Vietnamese government, but it could create demand for transparency in other political issues in the future.
August 06, 2020
After a Year as a Union Territory, Dashed Hopes in Ladakh
By Anwar Ali Tsarpa
Even those who demanded UT status have been disappointed by the reality: less representation, more bureaucracy, and still no jobs.
August 06, 2020
Afghan Council to Decide Whether Kabul Releases 400 Taliban
By Associated Press
The release of the 400 prisoners is seen as the final hurdle to the start of intra-Afghan negotiations.
August 06, 2020
Tajikistan Sets Date for Presidential Election
By Catherine Putz
There is now an official date for Tajikistan’s next presidential election: October 11.
August 05, 2020
Why the Nepal Communist Party Must Not Split
By Pradip Adhikari
A split in the NCP would be bad for the factions involved as well as the country writ large.
August 05, 2020
Singapore’s 2020 Election: Explaining the PAP’s Stagnation
By Conrad Guimaraes
Moving forward, the PAP will need to consider how to manage the electoral impact of several key trends.
August 05, 2020
Will South Korea Relocate Its Administrative Capital?
By Tae-jun Kang
The Democratic Party raised the idea amid soaring real estate prices in Seoul -- and dwindling populations in the rest of the country.
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