Topic
Politics
Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation Is Another Step Toward Authoritarian Rule
By Christopher Siu-tat Mung
The proposed bill would go even further than the National Security Law in restricting political freedoms and civil society.
Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?
By Imran Said and Alexander Berghaus
Recent elections have upended the assumption that young people are inherently more progressive than their elders.
Understanding Satellite Parties in South Korea and Their Dangers to Democracy
By Jinwan Park
In South Korea, major political forces make strategic use of satellite parties to exploit the semi-mixed-member proportional representation system.
Indonesia’s PDI-P Says That It Will Seek Election Investigation
By Sebastian Strangio
A senior party official says that the election, which was won decisively by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, was tainted by “abuse of power."
Cambodia’s Buddhist Great Supreme Patriarch Dies, Aged 92
By Sebastian Strangio
Tep Vong, who helped revive Buddhism after the fall of the Khmer Rouge, had close and long-standing connections to the ruling Cambodian People's Party.
Cambodia’s Opposition Needs to Take a Sabbatical
By David Hutt
Opposition parties should take a page out of the ruling CPP's book and begin a process of generational renewal.
Karakalpak Activist Muratbai Given Asylum Seeker Status in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
The certificate delays his extradition to Uzbekistan and could lead to the granting of refugee status. But in practice, the country rarely grants refugee status to anyone.
Feleti Teo Is Named Tuvalu’s New Prime Minister
By Rod McGuirk and Tristan Lavalette
The new government will determine the fate of a security treaty with Australia – and could reconsider Tuvalu’s ties with Taiwan.
Leadership Psychology of China’s Xi Jinping
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kenneth Dekleva.
Are Sri Lanka’s Anti-Drug Crime Operations Working?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The Yukthiya operation appears to be a last-ditch effort by the present Sri Lankan government to salvage public support ahead of the pivotal 2024 presidential election.
Why Vietnam’s Escalating Anti-Corruption Campaign Might Backfire
By Mai Truong
By drawing public attention to high-level graft, the "blazing furnace" campaign could inadvertently prompt more searching questions about the nature of communist rule.
Thaksin and Move Forward: Downplaying Their Problems?
By Tita Sanglee
The controversial release of the former prime minister has presented the progressive MFP with a political opportunity.