Topic
Politics
February 06, 2020
Malaysia: Graft Trial Highlights Influence of Ex-Premier’s Wife
By Associated Press
A top prosecutor said she wielded considerable influence over her husband, former Prime Minister Najib Razak, due to her “overbearing nature."
February 06, 2020
Philippine Official Defends US Pact After Duterte Threat
By Associated Press
The Philippine foreign secretary warned that abrogating the Visiting Forces Agreement would threaten crucial security, trade, and economic interests.
February 06, 2020
The Singapore Model: Advocacy in an Authoritarian State
By Low Minmin
Singapore has a class of activists who have found ways to advocate within boundaries and avoid punishments.
February 06, 2020
Singapore-Indonesia Relations in the Headlines With President’s First State Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit spotlighted the management of the relationship and highlighted some newer areas of collaboration both sides are exploring.
February 06, 2020
Indonesia’s Blasphemy Laws in the Headlines With Acquittal
By Associated Press
An Indonesian woman was acquitted of blasphemy charges for taking a dog into a mosque.
February 06, 2020
The Message Behind China’s Insta-Hospital
By Jasmine Chia
Building a hospital in 10 days is just the latest manifestation of China’s authoritarian tendency to display power through construction.
February 05, 2020
Afghan Media Outlets Protest Curtailed Access to Information
By Associated Press
Good laws are in place, but access to information remains a pervasive challenge for Afghanistan.
February 05, 2020
Myanmar’s Contested Civil-Military Relations in the Spotlight With New Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident served as yet another reminder of the complex and contested dynamics of civil-military relations in the country and the sensitivities therein.
February 05, 2020
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Survives Internal Revolt
By Associated Press
Michael McCormack will keep his position as head of the Nationals, the junior partner in Australia’s governing coalition.
February 05, 2020
Where Is the Afghan Peace Deal Now?
By Catherine Putz
Is the United States any closer to settling a long-discussed peace deal with the Taliban? Not really, if comments from top diplomats are anything to go by.
February 05, 2020
How Is the Coronavirus Shaping South Korea’s Cooperation With China and Northeast Asia?
By Jaeho Hwang
The outbreak is shaping China’s interactions with the world, and South Korea is no exception.
February 05, 2020
The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka
By StoriesAsia
An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.