Topic
Politics
Macron Suspends Voting Reform That Sparked Violence in New Caledonia
By Associated Press
Violence flared on May 13 over the government’s attempt to change voting lists in the French Pacific territory, which Indigenous Kanaks say would marginalize their voices.
The Missed Opportunity of Japan’s Kishida Fumio
By Jio Kamata
The Japanese leader missed his chance to hold a snap election and cement his power. Now his leadership of both party and country is in jeopardy.
Asia on Edge: What MAGA Think Tanks Reveal About a Trump 2.0 Presidency
By Aneek Das and Felix Heiduk
It seems unlikely Trump 2.0 would upend security structures in the region. In trade and commerce, however, Trump's potential return has Asian officials and observers hugely worried.
Will Thailand’s Continued Political Instability Hamstring Its Economic Recovery?
By Sebastian Strangio
Three high-profile political court cases threaten to push the country into a new cycle of domestic political conflict.
The Burning of Buthidaung: Allegations, Denials, and Silence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Naw Theresa
Reports of arson attacks and the mass displacement of Rohingya civilians in western Myanmar are being used as rhetorical weapons in the country's civil war.
Controversy Rages over President Yoon’s Announcement of New Deep-Sea Drilling
By Eunwoo Lee
Yoon needs something to revive his approval rating to save his presidency, and he's hoping for a natural gas bonanza.
How Different Will Modi 3.0 Be From Previous Terms?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Modi will need to set aside some Hindu nationalist goals to hold on to the support of his secular allies in government.
Thailand’s MFP Remains Defiant as Crucial Court Decision Looms
By Sebastian Strangio
The popular opposition party faces dissolution over its pledge to amend the country's severe lese-majeste law.
Duterte’s Ironic Free Speech Advocacy in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The war of words between the Duterte and Marcos clans has made the former president an unlikely – and unconvincing – champion of free expression.
Thailand and Myanmar’s Road Ahead: A Chat with Pichai Chuensuksawadi
By Luke Hunt
A veteran editor reflects on five decades on the front lines of the Thai media.
Modi 3.0 Will Face an Aggressive Opposition for First Time in a Decade
By Kavita Chowdhury
Even as the INDIA coalition waits for the ruling NDA to self-destruct, it will put the government under pressure in the Parliament.
How Minorities Voted in the Indian General Election
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Results show that Muslims and Christians largely consolidated behind the Congress and its allies.