Topic
Politics
China’s Foreign Minister Deposed: Guilt or Power Struggle?
By Bonnie Girard
With no official explanation for Qin's removal from his post, speculation is running rampant.
Political Storm Brews in Election-Bound Bangladesh
By Mubashar Hasan
Despite efforts by the government to decimate rivals, the opposition BNP is drawing huge crowds at rallies.
Vietnam Imprisons 54 Officials Over COVID-19 Flights Graft Case
By Sebastian Strangio
Among the most prominent officials were high-ranking members of the ministries of foreign affairs, public health, and public security.
Myanmar Junta Transfers Aung San Suu Kyi Out of Solitary Confinement
By Sebastian Strangio
The 78-year-old leader is now reportedly being detained at a government building in Naypyidaw.
After Years of Promises, Will Thaksin Finally Return to Thailand?
By Sebastian Strangio
There are several reasons to think that the fugitive former PM might actually be becoming home.
Identity Politics in U.S. China Policy Could Backfire
By Jiachen Shi
In their rhetoric, politicians may emphasize the distinction between the CCP and the people, but this serves to justify increasingly hawkish policies that don’t really consider that division.
Sri Lanka’s Reconciliation Efforts Get Stuck in the 13th Amendment, Again
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Perhaps the path to reconciliation is a new amendment to the constitution, something most people can agree to.
Can INDIA Defeat Prime Minister Modi?
By Sheikh Saaliq
The opposition alliance will need to present a credible alternative to put up a strong fight against the hugely popular BJP leader.
Cambodian PM Says He Will Step Down in 3 Weeks and His Son Will Succeed Him
By Sopheng Cheang
Hun Sen says that will relinquish the prime ministership on August 22, after more than 38 years in power.
Cambodia Hunting Down Opposition Activists Who Advocated Spoiling Ballots
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite winning 120 of the 125 seats in parliament, the ruling CPP is cracking down on even minor gestures of dissent.
Marcos Adopts New Philippine Government Branding
By Mong Palatino
The change “calls for deep and fundamental transformations in all sectors of society and government," but critics say the reforms are no more than skin-deep.
Thailand’s Democrat Party: Gone and Almost Forgotten?
By Tita Sanglee
Formerly a bastion of conservative Thai politics, the rudderless party has been excluded from talks aimed at forming the next government.