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Politics
The Ko Wen-je Case Points to Deeper Problems in Taiwan Politics
By James Baron
The allegations against the former presidential candidate raise questions about pervasive corruption at all levels of government – particularly in the property development sector.
Mukti 2.0: Bangladesh’s Monsoon Revolution
By Tushar Shetty
Mubashar Hasan, Smruti S. Pattanaik, and Leo Wigger discuss the causes and triggers of the protest that dethroned Bangladesh's PM and the outlook for the country moving forward.
Cambodia’s Autocratic Regime Really Doesn’t Want You Criticizing It Overseas
By David Hutt
In its attempt to woo Western governments, Prime Minister Hun Manet's government has sought to choke off critical commentary among overseas Cambodians.
The Complex Legacy of Ahmad Shah Massoud
By Freshta Jalalzai
Two days before the 9/11 attacks, Ahmad Shah Massoud was assassinated in Afghanistan. His legacy is woven with threads of both reverence and controversy.
The Network of Professors Behind Bangladesh’s Revolution
By Fahmidul Haq
The University Teachers Network, a network of Bangladeshi academics at home and abroad, charted the movement's agenda and demands.
Which Candidate Is China Likely to Back in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Sino-Sri Lankan relations have been stronger when left-of-center parties or politicians are in power on the Indian Ocean island.
After Swearing-in, Thailand’s New Government Announces Policy Focus
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she will focus on reviving the economy, but this depends on surviving in office long enough to implement her policies.
Fractures in New Caledonia’s Independence Movement Widen, Uncertainty Reigns
By Quentin Comminsoli
The island’s future hangs in the balance as internal turmoil dovetails with the paralysis of the French government.
Will Koizumi Shinjiro Become Japan’s Youngest Prime Minister?
By Daisuke Akimoto
The former environment minister is leading in the polls, despite being just 43 years old. What would his election mean for the LDP and Japan?
As the TPP Faces Controversy, Will Third Parties Disappear From Taiwan Politics?
By Austin Horng-En Wang
Even if the TPP loses ground, the popular demand for a third option in Taiwan’s political sphere remains strong.
Arakan Army Commander-in-Chief Twan Mrat Naing on the Future of Rakhine State
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
“We are always in favor of repatriation [of Rohingya Muslims] in principle, and there should be voluntary, dignified, and safe repatriation under conducive conditions.”
What’s at Stake in Sri Lanka’s First Presidential Vote Since its Economic Meltdown?
By Krishan Francis
The election is seen as a referendum on President Wickremesinghe’s rule that has overseen a fragile recovery of the economy.