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Politics
As Kloop Journalists Are Detained, a Familiar Refrain: Suspicion of ‘Calling for Mass Riots’
By Catherine Putz
The head of the Kyrgyz presidential press service aired an unfounded allegation on Facebook that the detained journalists were being paid by Bolot Temirov.
How Indian PM Modi Is Spinning the Ceasefire With Pakistan as a Victory
By Kavita Chowdhury
Pictures of Modi in an Indian Air Force fighter pilot uniform are all over the country, as the BJP works overtime to project him as the dynamic leader who delivered "victory."
Beyond the Strongman: What’s at Stake in South Korea’s Snap Presidential Election
By Nahee Kang and Kahee Jo
Beyond who wins and who loses, what's more important is whether South Korea sees the formation of political coalitions that lead to “strong leader syndrome.”
Philippine President Marcos Reshuffles Cabinet After Midterm Polls
By Mong Palatino
Following disappointing returns in the May 12 election, the Philippine leader has promised "renewed alignment, faster execution, and a results-first mindset.”
Mongolia’s Youth Protests Lead to Political Shenanigans
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Various political factions are attempting to seize the advantage amid organic protests seeking the prime minister's ouster.
Why Did Bangladesh’s Interim Advisor Yunus Threaten to Resign?
By Mubashar Hasan
Differences between political parties on issues like elections seem to be hampering the functioning of the interim government.
US-Philippines Relations Take Center Stage After Midterm Elections
By Ben Sturt
Following an underwhelming electoral return, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is likely to lean all the more heavily on his relationship with Washington.
Unraveling Mongolia’s Prime Minister Resignation Protests
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
While the surface trigger was a display of wealth by the prime minister’s family, the root cause is deep-seated tension over corruption, inequality, and development.
Campaigning With a Bulletproof Vest: Political Violence and Polarization in South Korea
By Natalia Matiaszczyk
After surviving a stabbing and appearing on a coup arrest list, South Korea’s presidential frontrunner now campaigns behind bulletproof glass – exposing deeper political polarization and growing threats to democratic stability.
After Protests Force a Shake-up, Who Would Become Mongolia’s Next Prime Minister?
By Anand Tumurtogoo
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?
Thai Court Orders Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra to Pay Rice Scheme Damages
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling appears to mark a further fracturing of the political pact between the Shinawatras and conservative political establishment.
How Vietnam’s Communist Party Manipulates History for Political Gain
By Nguyen Dai Ngu
Hanoi's myth of reconciliation strengthens its political control while allowing it to reap the economic benefits of engagement with overseas Vietnamese communities.