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Politics
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
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
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.
Can Parliament’s Increased Influence Over Appointment of Judges Lead to Political Stability in Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Imran Khan's PTI expressed “no objections” to the final draft of the amendment. But it chose to boycott the voting procedure to please its voter base.
House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The timing of the proposed law has given rise to speculation that it might be used to free former Prime Minister Najib Razak from prison.
A Close Call in Tashkent: Allamjonov Survives Assassination Attempt
By Niginakhon Saida
Allamjonov stepped down last month from his post in Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration. A suspect has been arrested but authorities have not commented on a motive.
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Inaugurates Cabinet With Military-Style Retreat
By Sebastian Strangio
The 73-year-old former general says that the four-day retreat was intended to instill unity among his sprawling cabinet.
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?
With Public Tirade, Philippine Vice President Further Widens Rift With Marcos Clan
By Ben Sturt
Sara Duterte's open declaration of war against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his allies threatens to paralyze the Philippine government.
Massacres of Civilians Are Becoming a Tragic Norm in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
The military has reportedly killed another 25 people, including women and children, in retaliation for resistance gains in Sagaing Region.
Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader said that he had already been punished politically and should not also be “legally victimized.”
The Release of Mech Dara: Speaking Truth to Power
By Jacob Sims
Strong international pressure plus U.S. concessions have forced the hand of Cambodia's kleptocratic elite.