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Politics
Vietnam’s National Assembly Approves New Chair, President Expected Soon
By Sebastian Strangio
The Vietnamese legislature is also expected to approve the elevation of To Lam, the powerful public security minister, to the presidency.
Thaksin Shinawatra and the Rise of Political Nihilism in Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
As expected, the newly rehabilitated former prime minister is again flaunting his political influence – to Thailand's detriment.
Taking Stock of Russia-Central Asia Relations in 2024
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What do Russia and the Central Asian republics stand to gain from each other?
Vietnam Removes Another Top Leader as Political Blood-Letting Continues
By Sebastian Strangio
Truong Thi Mai, the permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat, is the third top leader to step down in the past two months.
Why Is Vietnam Becoming A Police State?
By David Hutt
After years of focusing narrowly on economic growth, the Communist Party is seeking a different – and sharper-edged – form of legitimacy.
India’s Parliament Has Fewer Muslims as BJP’s Strength Grows
By Sheikh Saaliq
Muslims account for 14 percent of India's population and have less than 5 percent of seats in Parliament.
Thai Monarchy Reform Activist Dies in Custody After Months-Long Hunger Strike
By Sebastian Strangio
The death of Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom has drawn attention to the Thai government's cruel use of pretrial detention to silence peaceful critics of the monarchy.
How Big Money Finances Indian Politics
By Swagato Sarkar
The business elite funds political parties and elections in return for economic favors or for securing favorable policies for their industry.
What’s Behind Vietnam’s Political Upheaval?
Nguyen Khac Giang discusses the major blood-letting at the upper echelons of the Vietnamese government and ruling Communist Party.
France Imposes Curfew in New Caledonia After Protests Turn Violent
By Associated Press
The unrest started as French lawmakers debated voting reforms opposed by the indigenous Kanak people, who have long sought independence.
Sri Lanka Heads Toward a Pivotal Presidential Poll
By Rathindra Kuruwita
In recent years, elections have been repeatedly postponed. Will that be the fate of the presidential election too?
Narendra Modi Files Nomination to Run For a Third Term in India’s General Election
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Biswajeet Banerjee
This is the third time that the Indian prime minister is contesting from the Hindu holy city of Varanasi.