Topic
Politics
November 05, 2019
Drug Czar Post Offer the Latest Test for Duterte-Robredo Ties in the Philippines
By Erin Cook
The long-brewing war between the president and the vice-president continues to play out within Philippine politics.
November 04, 2019
Is This the Twilight of Indonesia’s Global Maritime Fulcrum?
By Muhammad Habib Abiyan Dzakwan
The widespread pessimism that Jokowi has lost his maritime focus is overblown.
November 02, 2019
Pakistani Islamists Stage Sit-in in Islamabad, Demand Prime Minister’s Resignation
By Associated Press
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party led the march, painting PM Khan as a inept military puppet.
November 01, 2019
Tajikistan Approves Credentials for RFE/RL Journalists Just Ahead of November 1 Deadline
By Catherine Putz
A closer look at the significance of a recent development.
November 01, 2019
India’s Tribal People Fight to Save the Forests They Call Home
By StoriesAsia
The fate of Aarey weighs heavily on Maharashtra’s tribal people.
October 31, 2019
State No More: India Formally Ends Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
By Associated Press
Under the changes, no Kashmiri flag or constitution is permitted as the former state of Jammu and Kashmir becomes federally governed.
October 31, 2019
Kyrgyzstan Eradicates Statelessness, Challenges Remain
By Colleen Wood
A Kyrgyzstani lawyer won a prestigious UN award for his contributions to combating statelessness in his country, but will his efforts stick?
October 31, 2019
Prabowo’s Uphill Tasks as Indonesia’s New Defense Minister
By Curie Maharani and Evan A. Laksmana
With the country facing manifold challenges, he will need to hit the ground running quickly.
October 31, 2019
What Happens After a Cambodia Opposition Party Comeback?
By David Hutt
A look at a range of scenarios that could follow a significant potential development.
October 31, 2019
Myanmar Court Gives Actors 1-Year Jail Term for Satire
By Associated Press
Myanmar's troubled record on free speech continues.
October 30, 2019
A Conversation on Hong Kong
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to RTHK broadcaster Annemarie Evans.
October 29, 2019
India’s Latest Regional Election Results: Lessons for the BJP
By Avishek Jha
The Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party should ponder its struggles at the state level.