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Politics
Russian Pressure and Kazakhstan’s Embattled Civil Society
By Henry De Jong
Astana’s balancing act is becoming ever more precarious, with civil society caught in the crossfire at a moment when its voice is needed most.
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Bans Awami League
By Saqlain Rizve
This is not the first time the AL is facing political extinction. Can it survive this blow as it did several times in the past?
Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Trumpian Worldview
By Luke Hunt
A conversation about the crisis of integrity with journalist Huw Watkin.
Thai Courts Turn Spotlight on Former PM Thaksin’s Hospital Stay
By Sebastian Strangio
A Supreme Court probe into the former leader's six-month stay at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok had added to his politico-legal woes.
Nepal’s Secular Character Weakens as Agenda for Hindu State Gains Traction
By Biswas Baral
Sensing Hinduism’s appeal among voters, Nepal’s mainstream political actors are reconsidering their previous support for secularism.
The Politics of Regional Gravity: South Korea’s Space Future Caught in Domestic Politics
By Jennifer Hong Whetsell and Seokjin Yun
With less than a month to go until voters head to the polls, candidates from both major parties are aggressively courting aerospace industries beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.
NPP Sweeps Sri Lanka’s Local Elections, But Vote Share Plummets
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Different issues determine electoral choices in national and local government elections.
Marcos-Duterte Feud Looms Large as Philippines Approaches May 12 Midterms
By Sebastian Strangio
The dramatic feud between the two political dynasties has polarized the Filipino electorate and crowded out substantial policy debates.
Lee Jae-myung’s Presidential Bid Is Safe After Court’s Decision to Postpone Trials
By Mitch Shin
The heavily favored opposition candidate will now be able to run in the upcoming snap election, despite a shocking intervention from the Supreme Court.
Solomon Islands PM Avoids No Confidence Vote, But Is Potentially Weakened
By Camilla Pohle
Despite some international headlines, the political opposition to Jeremiah Manele, led by former PM Sogavare, was not about China.
Vietnam’s Centralization Drive Faces External Economic Headwinds
By Vu Lam
Communist Party chief To Lam has embarked on a radical program of administrative reform that is increasingly vulnerable to forces beyond Hanoi’s control.
Political Parties Proliferate in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
The burst of new parties signals yearning for change. Yet, history teaches us that enthusiasm alone cannot dismantle entrenched systems.
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