Topic
Politics
Protests Drove Nepal’s King off the Throne 16 Years Ago. Now, Protests Are Trying to Bring Him Back
By Binaj Gurubacharya
"Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want a monarchy," the crowd chanted at a rally last month in Kathmandu.
The China Policy Gap Between Biden and Trump Is Bigger Than You Think
By Jiachen Shi
Rhetorically, the two presidential candidates hit many of the same notes. But in practice they have approached competition with China very differently.
Kachin Armed Resistance Group Claims Gains in Northern Offensive
By Sebastian Strangio
While the Kachin Independence Army's goal is unclear, a major offensive could have significant impact on the trajectory of the country's conflict.
India Announces Rules to Implement a Citizenship Law That Excludes Muslims
By Associated Press
Muslims fear that the Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens will be used to marginalize them.
Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto
By Teuku Harza Mauludi and Pius Fozan
How did an ex-general with such a controversial past manage to scale the pinnacle of Indonesian politics?
Why Canceling China’s Annual Premier Press Conference Matters
By Chauncey Jung
The content of the annual press conferences largely stuck to pre-determined questions and scripted replies. But at times, it provided rare moments of honesty.
Will Muslim Votes Matter in India’s Upcoming Elections?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
In previous elections, Muslim votes have tended to split among secular parties facilitating the BJP’s victory. Will that change?
Saffron Dawn: Modi’s BJP and Hindutva Politics
By Tushar Shetty
Join us in the lead up to the Great Indian Election as we explore Narendra Modi’s BJP, and what made it the dominant force in Indian politics.
What’s in Hong Kong’s New National Security Bill?
By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
The proposed law, which is expected to pass easily, includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent, building on the 2020 National Security Law imposed by Beijing.
Women’s Stories From the ‘Graveyard of the Living’ in the Philippines
By Michael Beltran
According to activists, out of 812 political prisoners in the Philippines, 163 are women.
Will Prabowo’s Win Increase the Military’s Influence In Indonesian Politics?
By Nia Deliana and Moch Faisal Karim
The army's influence has been on the rise over the past decade. Will this continue under the ex-general's leadership?
Is This the End of the COFA Saga?
By Patricia O’Brien
With COFA funding expected to finally get congressional approval, the U.S. will need to work to overcome the negative perceptions generated by the protracted struggle to fund vital U.S. Pacific partners.