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Politics
Kyrgyzstan’s Kloop in the Crosshairs Over Critical Coverage
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz media outlet, known for its reporting on corruption, is under pressure once again for publishing materials “aimed at sharply criticizing the policies of the current government.”
Foxconn’s Terry Gou Announces He Will Seek Taiwan’s Presidency as an Independent
By Huizhong Wu
Gou has twice unsuccessfully sought to be the KMT’s presidential candidate. Now he will compete on his own in an already-crowded race.
Pakistan Condemns Mob Violence Against Christians
By Umair Jamal
That the government is condemning the extremist violence in Jaranwala rather than condoning it marks an important step forward.
Does the Indian Constitution Need to be Amended?
By Ashutosh
While the intent of some of those calling for a new constitution is questionable, India needs to brainstorm why institutions like Parliament and the judiciary have failed to stem the rapid erosion of democracy.
Religious Intolerance is Burning Pakistan
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The recent mob violence against Christian minorities in Punjab province is just the latest reminder of how deep and wide the roots of religious intolerance have grown.
Hun Manet’s Cambodia: An Anatomy of Administrative Bloat
By Sebastian Strangio
The transition of power from long-serving PM Hun Sen to his son has been accompanied by a significant expansion of the country's administrative apparatus.
Hun Sen’s Legacy is the Defeat of Western Foreign Policy
By Gordon Conochie
The long-serving Cambodian leader has demonstrated that there is nothing natural or inevitable about the emergence of liberal democracy.
US Announces Sanctions Targeting Myanmar Military’s Access to Jet Fuel
By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes in response to a marked uptick in junta air strikes on resistance forces and civilian populations.
A Plane Crash and Prigozhin’s Lin Biao Moment
By James Gethyn Evans
The downing of a plane that may have killed the leader of the Wagner Group parallels an incident in Mao’s China.
The Party Rules: China’s New Central Science and Technology Commission
By Charles Mok
The new commission is likely to follow the path of the Cyberspace Administration of China.
India-China Contest Looms Over Maldives’ Presidential Elections
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
While Muizzu's victory could see a tilt toward China in the archipelago’s foreign policy, India and its Quad partners will cheer President Solih’s re-election.
Imran Khan’s Many Missed Opportunities
By Raja Qaiser Ahmed and Muhammad Shoaib
Khan missed the chance to make his support base democratic and republican – and thereby transform himself into a true political force to reckon with.