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Politics
In Defiant Address, Yoon Denies Treason Charges, Vows to Fight on
By Mitch Shin
Reversing his decision to defer to the ruling party, Yoon implied that the main opposition Democratic Party was the “anti-state forces” he referred to in his declaration of martial law.
In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action
By William J. Jones
The failure of the Pheu Thai-led government to communicate with the public uniformly and effectively has created openings for its opponents.
In Kyrgyzstan, Matraimov Wriggles Free Again With a Fine
By Catherine Putz
When he was extradited to Kyrgyzstan earlier this year, Matraimov was alleged to be connected to an opaque assassination plot. He just got off with a fine for hooliganism.
How the Kim Regime Managed to Survive in North Korea (So Far)
By Chan Young Bang
The North Korean regime managed to stay afloat, but its survival strategy, heavily depending on labor extraction and repression, only further distorted the economy.
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Denies Betraying Country Over Island Dispute
By Sebastian Strangio
A royal commission of inquiry has recommended that the former leader face “criminal investigations” for dropping claims to two islets in a dispute with Singapore.
Lawmaker Kim Byung-joo: ‘Greatest Risk’ to South Korea Is ‘President Yoon Himself’
By Kenji Yoshida
Kim, a retired four-star Army general and Democratic Party lawmaker, says that “impeachment alone is insufficient” to address Yoon’s shocking declaration of martial law.
Why Sri Lanka’s Minorities Voted for a Sinhalese Party
By Roshni Kapur and Diotima Chattoraj
In the recent general election, residents of the Tamil-dominated north signaled they are tired of ethnic politics and want development and better job opportunities.
How Recent Elections Have Changed National Power Equations in India
By Satish Jha
The crucial role of the RSS means that the recent state election results are not a referendum on Modi’s popularity.
The Rise of the BJP’s Hindutva Ideology in Bangladesh
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
India’s Hindu nationalist symbols and slogans are gaining popularity in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.
No Rallies in 3 Years? Kyrgyz President Claims ‘Stability,’ Forgets Reality
By Catherine Putz
Despite a ban on rallies in much of Bishkek since March 2022, there have actually been rallies, protests, and even riots in the country in recent years.
Why Are Votes of No Confidence So Common in the Pacific?
By Patricia O’Brien
Across much of the Pacific, votes of no confidence have become a frequently deployed, and increasingly disruptive, tactic.
After Blocking Impeachment, South Korea’s PPP Wants to Absorb Yoon’s Presidential Powers
By Mitch Shin
Yoon implied that he would depute his presidential powers and authorities to the ruling party, but it is illegitimate for the PPP to exercise them.