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Politics
Legislate First, Think Later: Déjà Vu in Australian Tech Lawmaking
By Charles Mok
Will the country’s social media ban for teens end up like its internet filtering scheme more than a decade ago?
Nearly 6,000 Prisoners Released in Myanmar Independence Day Amnesty
By Sebastian Strangio
While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of the military.
Court Grants Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Appeal in House Arrest Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader is leaving no leaf unturned in his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest.
What to Expect in Philippine Politics in 2025
By Mong Palatino
The mid-term elections and the ongoing feud between the Marcos and Duterte families are set to dominate the headlines this year.
The South Korean Government and Presidential Security Service Are Trampling the Rule of Law
By Eunwoo Lee
Their blind protection of President Yoon Suk-yeol perpetuates his insurrection.
Can Ishiba Shigeru Fulfill His New Year’s Resolution?
By Jio Kamata
Japan's prime minister picked out three priorities for 2025. But with a minority government, he may be forced to follow the opposition's preferences.
Why India’s BJP Is Confident of Being in Power for a Long Time
By Ajay Gudavarthy
Its ability to set the terms of the national discourse and political agility prompts BJP leaders to claim that they will be in power for a few more decades.
Jimmy Carter’s Nepal Connection
By Birat Anupam
The former U.S. President was the highest-ranking American leader to advocate for the de-listing of the Maoists as a terrorist group.
From Leadership to Limbo? South Korea’s Democracy Faces Its Toughest Test
By Tunchinmang Langel
South Korea must prioritize constitutional integrity over partisan gains to ensure that democratic ideals do not devolve into enduring political instability.
Investigators Fail to Arrest South Korean President
By Mitch Shin
Despite an arrest warrant issued by the court, the presidential security service blocked the CIO from detaining South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Anwar Ibrahim’s ‘Postnormal Times MADANI Exhibition’ Aims to Change Malaysia’s Conversation
By Amrita Malhi
The Kuala Lumpur exhibition challenges the exclusionary narratives advanced by the Malay right-wing. But are the country’s two political camps talking past each other?
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Voids Threshold for Presidential Nominations
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling is likely to allow a wider range of candidates to run for the presidency at the next election in 2029.