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Politics
Can Taiwan’s Divided Legislature Come Together on Defense?
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
With a divided government, what are the prospect for President Lai's defense agenda?
Taiwan’s LGBTQ Progress Under Lai Ching-te: From Rhetoric to Action
By Huynh Tam Sang and Phan Van Tim
With the DPP’s legacy on marriage equality as a springboard, President Lai should advance LGBTQ rights in Taiwan through a two-pronged strategy.
BJP ‘Proxies’ Routed in General Elections in Kashmir Valley
By Sudha Ramachandran
The National Conference won two of three seats in the valley while the third seat was won by a jailed Kashmiri political separatist.
How the ‘Politics of Gratitude’ Inflames Cambodia-Vietnam Relations
By Huynh Tam Sang and Mai Vu Thao My
Some Vietnamese nationalists view Phnom Penh's decision to press ahead with a controversial canal project as a sign of ingratitude.
Vietnam Appoints President’s Ally as New Security Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang's appointment strengthens the chances of his former boss becoming the next Communist Party chief.
Corruption Issues Loom Large as Mongolia Prepares to Vote
By Michael Kohn
The ruling MPP has the advantage in polling, but domestic grievances could help opposition parties gain seats.
Low Voter Turnout, Apathy Mar Bangladesh’s Local Elections
By Saqlain Rizve
A number of factors, including perceived electoral irregularities, a lack of genuine competition, and disenchantment with local governance, has eroded public trust in the electoral process.
The Consequences of India’s Election Surprise
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Modi, and the BJP, will return to power but with their smallest majority to date. What, if any, are the consequences for Indian domestic and foreign policy?
Decoding India’s Elections: How Modi’s Grip Loosened
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Modi's BJP lost its majority, meaning it will be heavily dependent on allies this term.
Drop in Support for Narendra Modi Will Force Him to Rely on Coalition Partners
By Krutika Pathi, Sheikh Saaliq and David Rising
Allies can be expected to “extract their pound of flesh, both in terms of policymaking and government formation,” in exchange for their support.
Modi Wins But Is Shackled. Muslims Get Respite From Hindutva
By Muqtedar Khan
The election result will restore the faith of Indian Muslims in their own power to shape politics. Their overwhelming vote for the opposition helped prevent a landslide victory for Hindutva.
Modi Wins a Third Term But the Opposition INDIA Bloc Cuts Incumbent BJP Down to Size
By Kavita Chowdhury
In a telling blow, the BJP even lost in the constituency that includes the Ram Temple, in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh.