Topic
Politics
Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
By Jio Kamata
A CDP government looks more likely than ever – even if it’s still a low-odds proposition.
The ‘Memory War’ Over Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement
By Yang Kuang-shun
The public perception of the Sunflower Movement within Taiwan varies markedly across different demographics and political viewpoints.
Myanmar’s Revolution Has Entered a New, More Complicated Phase
By Tommy Walker
As the military junta’s losses mount, the resistance faces growing challenges of cohesion and coordination.
With Latest Resignations, Vietnam’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Intensifies
By Huynh Tam Sang
The country's corruption crackdown, which has led to the exit of two senior leaders in recent weeks, reflects an alarming escalation of cronyism and party infighting.
Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections
By Mari Yamaguchi
Sunday’s defeat marks a further setback for Kishida, who will seek reelection as his party’s leader in the fall.
Indian American Diaspora and Politics in India and the US
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Regardless of generation, Indian Americans are more likely to be liberal on issues in the U.S. and conservative on matters affecting India.
India’s Political Satirists Challenge Narendra Modi on Social Media
By Kavita Chowdhury
With the mainstream media doubling up as cheerleaders of the Modi government, YouTubers are speaking truth to power.
Sogavare Stands Down as Dust Settles From Solomon Islands Election
By Patricia O’Brien
The four-time prime minister says he won’t contest for the top office, with the election results repudiating in part the geopolitical direction he’s led the Solomon islands.
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Urges President Yoon to Allow Special Investigations
By Hyung-jin Kim
After the opposition’s landslide victory in legislative polls, Yoon held his first meeting with Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung since taking office.
Solomon Islands and the China Switch: Big Politics in Small Places
By Catherine Putz
An interview with journalist Edward Acton Cavanough on the domestic dynamics driving Solomon Islands to geopolitical prominence.
BNP Boycotts Elections in Bangladesh Again
By Mubashar Hasan
The country will begin voting in elections to local bodies from May 8. Few expect the vote to be free or fair.
India’s 2024 General Elections and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What will India's 2024 vote mean for Asia and the world?