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Politics
Cambodia Unveils Youthful New Cabinet Ahead of Power Transition
By Sebastian Strangio
As expected, the line-up of ministers, who will be sworn in along with Prime Minister Hun Manet on August 22, includes many close relations of high-ranking CPP officials.
After Haryana Clashes, Indian Court Raps Government For Ethnic Cleansing
By Sudha Ramachandran
Hindus and Muslims clashed violently in Nuh in northern India. The government punished only Muslims for the violence.
Pakistan’s Parliament is Dissolved to Pave Way for Elections
By Munir Ahmed
There is uncertainty over the election date even as the legal and political drama surrounding jailed ex-PM Imran Khan deepens.
Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Welcomes New Parties Into Potential Governing Coalition
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite the new recruits, the party faces some difficult choices in reaching the majority that it needs in the House of Representatives.
Social Media and the Fight For Political Influence in Southeast Asia
By Fitriani and Muhammad Habib
The use of digital communications platforms has transformed the region's politics – both for good and for ill.
Malaysia Readies for State Polls That Will Test PM Anwar
By Sebastian Strangio
Ahead of the August 12 elections, the country remains highly politically polarized along ethnic lines.
Pakistan’s Former PM Imran Khan Appeals Conviction in Graft Case, Seeks Release
By Munir Ahmed
Since his sentencing Saturday, Khan has renewed his call for mass protests, but has failed to gain traction among his supporters.
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Reinstated to India’s Parliament
By Associated Press
This will strengthen the opposition’s effort to corner Prime Minister Modi ahead of a no-confidence motion this week.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai Agree to Form Thailand’s Next Government
By Sebastian Strangio
The pact between the two parties, which came in second and third in May's general election, could spell an end to Thailand's protracted post-election deadlock.
India’s Modi Faces No-confidence Vote in Parliament
By Krutika Pathi
The no-trust vote is aimed at forcing the Indian prime minister to speak on the ethnic violence in Manipur in Parliament.
Is Prison the End of the Political Road for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
By Riazat Butt and Munir Ahmed
Imprisonment could win the former prime minister and his party greater electoral support and strengthen his image as a fearless campaigner for the disadvantaged.
Inside the Resistance Camps in Myanmar
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
What is life like inside the camps of various armed groups fighting the military regime? The Diplomat provides you with an inside look.