Topic
Politics
Rumor Night: The Yunus Government’s Struggle With Disinformation in Post-Revolution Bangladesh
By Shahadat Swadhin
Disinformation, misinformation, and structured social media propaganda have posed significant challenges for Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh.
PTI’s ‘Do or Die’ Protest Ends, But Incitement of Instability Continues
By Umair Jamal
Perhaps Imran Khan sees stirring instability as his only way to evade prison and reclaim power.
Yoon Accused of Trying to Arrest Key Political Leaders During Martial Law
By Mitch Shin
After the revelation, the leader of the ruling People Power Party called for Yoon's presidential authority to be suspended immediately.
South Korea’s PPP Decides to Protect Yoon Ahead of Impeachment Vote
By Mitch Shin
Despite the South Korean President’s illegal declaration of martial law, the ruling People Power Party leadership vowed to impede the opposition’s impeachment vote.
Activists File Second Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President
By Sebastian Strangio
Amid her fiery feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pressure is building for Congress to remove Sara Duterte from office.
Yoon’s Madcap Martial Law Was Predictable
By Eunwoo Lee
We could have – and should have – predicted this.
South Korean President Lifts Martial Law, Now Faces Looming Impeachment
By Mitch Shin
Less than three hours after Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, the National Assembly blocked the motion. Now they are moving to impeach the president.
Cambodia Deportations Undermine Thailand’s UN Human Rights Council Credentials
By David Whitehouse
Thailand is becoming increasingly inhospitable to dissidents and anti-government activists from neighboring countries.
Marriage of Convenience: How the European Far Right and Far Left Converged on China
By Ivana Karásková
Both extremes of Europe’s political spectrum are finding common ground in their alignments with China, raising concerns about foreign influence.
South Korean President Declares Martial Law
By Mitch Shin and Shannon Tiezzi
President Yoon Suk-yeol vowed to “root out the anti-state forces” while the opposition gathered at the National Assembly to respond.
Indian Fact-Checker Mohammed Zubair Slapped with Sedition Charges
By Kavita Chowdhury
Instead of clamping down on those making hate speeches, Uttar Pradesh police are cracking down on journalists and fact-checkers for highlighting it.
Vietnam Sets Off Down the Path of Institutional ‘Revolution’
By Hai Hong Nguyen
To Lam, the new chief of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has pledged to lead the country into a "new era."