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Politics
Will Nepal’s New Government Usher in a New Electoral System?
By Pratistha Rijal
The current coalition, while fragile, has enough seats to undertake constitutional amendment, and potentially do away with Nepal’s mixed electoral system.
Nippon Ishin no Kai’s Baba Nobuyuki Faces Hard Political Realities in Tokyo and Osaka
By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida
An interview with the opposition party leader on the push for political reform and setbacks to the upcoming World Expo in his political stronghold.
Pakistani Government Seeking Ban on Imran Khan’s Party
By Umair Jamal
The decision appears to be a response from the Sharif government and military to the judiciary’s recent rulings supportive of Khan.
Violent Clashes Over Government Jobs Quota System Leave Scores Injured in Bangladesh
By Julhas Alam
The quota system sets aside 30 percent of government jobs for family members of those who fought in the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.
Pakistan’s Government Accuses Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan of Treason
By Munir Ahmed
Khan's party said the government's moves are a desperate response to recent court verdicts throwing out previous convictions against him.
Why Is the Bangladesh Government Unable to Quell Ongoing Students Protests?
By Mubashar Hasan and Arild Engelsen Ruud
Despite dominating the state, the Awami League government is unable to establish control over society even after 15 years in power.
Who Is Han Dong-hoon?
By Eunwoo Lee
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is riven by internal conflict in the lead up to its national convention, where Han seeks to return as party chief.
Nepal’s Khadga Prasad Oli Takes Oath as Prime Minister for 4th Time
By Binaj Gurubacharya
He will have to win a vote of confidence within a month to continue in office.
Is Maldivian President Muizzu the Target of Sorcery?
By Ahmed Naish
Or are authorities using sorcery allegations as a pretext to arrest a former close aide of Muizzu who allegedly had evidence of his corruption during his days as Malé mayor?
Bangladeshi University Students Protest Quota System Reforms
By Saqlain Rizve
The students argue that the quota system is discriminatory and hinders merit-based appointments in government jobs.
Exam Debate Betrays India’s Next Generation of Leaders
By Deepanshu Mohan
Exam paper leaks cause immense damage to the psychological state of India’s younger generation in pursuit of a better, more progressive future.
Thailand’s Strange and Undemocratic Democracy
By Voranai Vanijaka
The kingdom’s senatorial selection is a reminder that although Thailand is no longer under a dictatorship, the dictator’s legacy continues to rule.