Topic
Politics
March 05, 2021
Can Southeast Asia Follow South Korea’s Democratization Model?
By Choi Seong Hyeon
Democratic movements in Myanmar and Thailand may face more challenges than South Korea did in the late 20th century.
March 05, 2021
Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Future Uncertain Following Political Upheaval
By Umair Jamal
Khan will seek a vote of confidence from the parliament after his finance minister was defeated in a Senate election.
March 04, 2021
UN: 38 Died on Deadliest Day Yet for Myanmar Coup Opposition
By Associated Press
The escalation in the violence has led to increased diplomatic efforts to resolve the political crisis — but there appear few viable ways forward.
March 04, 2021
Facebook Removes Pages and Accounts Linked to Thailand’s Military
By Sebastian Strangio
The offending accounts targeted users in southern provinces that are home to a long-running Muslim separatist insurgency.
March 04, 2021
Do the Myanmar Junta’s New ‘Peace-Making Committees’ Stand Any Chance of Success?
By Joe Kumbun
Forging a sustainable nationwide peace was elusive before. It's even more difficult in the midst of the current crisis.
March 04, 2021
Myanmar Coup and the Aftermath
By The Diplomat
Tin Tin Nyo, Gerard McCarthy, and Yun Sun discuss the coup in Myanmar and where the country is headed.
March 04, 2021
What Is the CPPCC Anyway?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Your guide to the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, just in time for its annual session in Beijing.
March 03, 2021
Kyrgyzstan Tumbles in Freedom of the World Ranking
By Catherine Putz
On the back of its October 2020 upheaval and the ensuring political drama, Kyrgyzstan fell into the “not free” category with the rest of the region.
March 03, 2021
Rohingya Risk Being Forgotten in Global Vaccination Drive
By Simon Tran Hudes and Kyra Jasper
The world should make extra efforts to ensure that vaccines are distributed to Rohingya refugee populations.
March 02, 2021
The ‘China Model’ Is Expanding in Hong Kong
By Angeli Datt
There are new signs of Hong Kong’s internet, legal, and press systems following in Beijing’s footsteps.
March 02, 2021
Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Leader to Heavy Prison Term
By Sebastian Strangio
Sam Rainsy and eight former CNRP officials have been accused of seeking to overthrow the Cambodian government in late 2019.
March 02, 2021
North Korea Ordered to Pay $2.3 Billion Over Pueblo Incident
By Luke Hunt
Government-appointed "special master" says crew members suffered long-lasting aftereffects, both psychological and physical.