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Pahalgam Attack Tests West Asian Countries’ Neutrality

Pahalgam Attack Tests West Asian Countries’ Neutrality

By Rushali Saha
As the space for bilateral diplomacy shrinks, many in New Delhi will interpret the neutrality of third-party countries as a pro-Pakistan position.

It’s Time To Liven Up Compulsory Voting

It’s Time To Liven Up Compulsory Voting

By David Hutt
Australia and Singapore, two of the 20-odd nations with compulsory voting, are set to go to the polls this weekend.
Political Parties in Japan Rally Around Tax Cuts

Political Parties in Japan Rally Around Tax Cuts

By Jio Kamata
The new consensus reflects the overwhelming appeal of a consumption tax cut. Will the LDP join the chorus?

PPP’s Primary Presidential Election Down to Final 2 Candidates

PPP’s Primary Presidential Election Down to Final 2 Candidates

By Mitch Shin
The conservative People Power Party has narrowed its slate down to two candidates: Kim Moon-soon and Han Dong-hoon. But it might be a third man who ends up being the PPP's presidential pick.

Singapore Orders Facebook to Block Foreign Posts About Upcoming Election

Singapore Orders Facebook to Block Foreign Posts About Upcoming Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The posts, which were made by three foreign Facebook users, attempted to “urge Singaporeans to vote on racial and religious lines.”

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

What Will Clashes With India Mean for Pakistan’s Fragile Ruling Alliance?

What Will Clashes With India Mean for Pakistan’s Fragile Ruling Alliance?

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan’s government, already vulnerable due to frictions between the two main parties as well as with the military, must now deal with the fallout of the Pahalgam attack.

Lee Jae-myung Elected as DP’s Presidential Candidate

Lee Jae-myung Elected as DP’s Presidential Candidate

By Mitch Shin
After setting a record for the share of votes received during the party’s primary elections, Lee aims to win the presidential election scheduled on June 3.
The Opinion Poll and Democracy

The Opinion Poll and Democracy

By David Hutt
The purpose of an opinion poll should be to discern not just what the public thinks but also what it understands.

Australia’s Preferential Voting System and Diversification of Politics

Australia’s Preferential Voting System and Diversification of Politics

By Grant Wyeth
Australians are clearly seeking something more complex from their political system. Something reflective of a society with array of interests and ideas.

Why Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Must Hold Elections Soon

Why Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Must Hold Elections Soon

By Mubashar Hasan
A democratically elected political government would have more legitimacy than the interim administration to move the country forward.

Australia’s China Policy in the Lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election

Australia’s China Policy in the Lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election

By Elena Collinson
Australia’s fragile bipartisan consensus on China is beginning to fray, but the differences are largely in tone and rhetoric, not substance.
South Korea: Recognizing Yoon’s Achievements

South Korea: Recognizing Yoon’s Achievements

By KIMIYA Tadashi
It is not hard to understand why some would be inclined to reverse Yoon's policies in their entirety. Nonetheless, his administration’s foreign policy was effective.

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