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Politics
What’s Next for Thai Politics After the PM’s Suspension From Office?
By Sebastian Strangio
With Paetongtarn Shinawatra under investigation for her conduct in a leaked phone call, the country once again faces a protracted political interregnum.
China Car Crash Plan Targeting Hsiao Bi-khim Shocks Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
Reports of an attempt to cause a car crash targeting the current vice president meshed with political controversy in Taiwan.
End of the Line: Hong Kong’s Last Opposition Voice Falls Silent
By Rishab Rathi
As Hong Kong’s last lawful pro-democracy group, the folding of the League of Social Democrats has brought an era of public dissent to a close.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends Prime Minister Over Leaked Call
By Sebastian Strangio
Under pressure in the courts and in parliament, Paetongtarn Shinawatra's chances of remaining in office are rapidly approaching zero.
Propaganda, Pay, and Prison: The Kazakhs Fighting in Ukraine
By Albert Otkjær
While many Central Asian migrants have been coerced or pressured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a number of Kazakh citizens have taken up arms voluntarily.
South Korean President Nominates Prime Minister and Ministers
By Mitch Shin
Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.
After No-Confidence Vote, Tasmania Headed to the Polls July 19
By Grant Wyeth
The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point of pride with significant financial implications.
Japan’s Democratic Party for the People Mixes Momentum and Backlash
By Thisanka Siripala
The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.
Thai Nationalists Hold Large Demonstration Calling for PM’s Resignation
By Sebastian Strangio
The pressure against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's unsteady coalition government continues to mount.
Mongolia’s Government Transition: Democracy in Action or Foreign Interference?
By Erdene-Ochir Enkhbayar
A recent report alleges that Mongolia’s change in government was the product of a Moscow-linked influence operation. Far from it.
Japan’s Ishiba Skates on Thin Political Ice
By Purnendra Jain and Keiichi Imamura
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election was a critical test for Ishiba’s leadership and his party, and the LDP failed it.
Why is Mob Violence So Common in Bangladesh?
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The country has normalized mob culture where force, fear, and informal power often override law and justice.