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Will Thailand Deport a Group of Dissident Musicians to Russia?

Will Thailand Deport a Group of Dissident Musicians to Russia?

By Mark S. Cogan
Unfortunately for the members of the rock group Bi-2, Thailand has a history of accommodating the requests of authoritarian governments.
Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Sworn in as Malaysia’s King

Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Sworn in as Malaysia’s King

By Eileen Ng
The Western-educated sultan is the 17th person to serve as king under the country's unique rotational monarchy.

Hong Kong Begins Work on Its Own National Security Law After Beijing’s Version Crushed Dissent

Hong Kong Begins Work on Its Own National Security Law After Beijing’s Version Crushed Dissent

By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
Critics worry authorities will use a local national security law as another tool to crack down on dissidents, building on the law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

Taiwan’s National Identity Post-Election   

Taiwan’s National Identity Post-Election   

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang.

Chaos on the Indus: Pakistan’s Election Maelstrom

Chaos on the Indus: Pakistan’s Election Maelstrom

By Tushar Shetty
A preview of Pakistan’s critical 2024 election, featuring host Tushar Shetty and guests Michael Kugelman and Kunwar Khuldune Shahid.
Pakistan’s Islamist Parties Could Emerge Spoilers or Kingmakers

Pakistan’s Islamist Parties Could Emerge Spoilers or Kingmakers

By Abdul Basit
Although these parties may not win many seats -- they have not formed an alliance and lack the support of the military establishment -- they could still play a role post-February 8.

Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power

Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power

By Jim Gomez
The rivalry between the two leaders has broken into the open amid mutual accusations of drug abuse.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister Latest to be Charged in Corruption Probe

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Latest to be Charged in Corruption Probe

By Sebastian Strangio
Daim Zainuddin, a former close associate of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad, has been accused of failing to declare millions of dollars worth of assets.

Wanted, Again: Matraimov Once More Sought by Authorities in Kyrgyzstan

Wanted, Again: Matraimov Once More Sought by Authorities in Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Bishkek is on the one hand pursuing an anti-corruption campaign, but at the same time cracking down on the very media that expose such corruption.

Ahn Cheol-soo on the State of South Korean Politics

Ahn Cheol-soo on the State of South Korean Politics

By Kenji Yoshida
An interview with the former third-party presidential candidate turned PPP lawmaker.

Myanmar Court Sets March Auction for Imprisoned Leader’s Villa

Myanmar Court Sets March Auction for Imprisoned Leader’s Villa

By Sebastian Strangio
The lakeside villa, where Aung San Suu Kyi spent more than 15 years under house arrest, will go under the hammer on March 20.
Abject Surrender of the State to Armed Militia in India’s Manipur

Abject Surrender of the State to Armed Militia in India’s Manipur

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Thirty-seven legislators, including India’s junior minister for external affairs, were administered an oath by the chief of the Arambai Tenggol.

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