Topic
Politics
Does India Need State Governors?
By Neeta Lal
A recent streak of state governors overstepping their authority has India debating if the post is even necessary.
How Abe Shinzo Broke Japanese Politics
By Jio Kamata
With snap elections and sniping at the opposition, Abe eliminated any possible challenge. Without a viable opposition, some pursue extreme measures to bring about change.
Anti-Sweden Rallies Erupt in Pakistan Against Burning of Quran
By Munir Ahmed
Anger has grown in Muslim countries since an Iraqi Christian burned Islam’s holy book in Stockholm last week.
Thailand’s Prime Ministerial Vote Set for July 13
By Sebastian Strangio
Nearly two months on from the general election in May, it is still unclear whether the victorious Move Forward Party will be able to form the country's next government.
North Kalay Police Chief Han Thar Oo on Policing Under Myanmar’s National Unity Government
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
“Myanmar is suffering. We appeal to the world not to forget us.”
Cross-Strait Issues Take Center Stage in Taiwan’s Presidential Race
By Brian Hioe
Both Ko Wen-je and Hou Yu-ih have endorsed resurrecting the controversial Cross-Strait Services Trade Agreement, the subject of mass protests back in 2014.
India’s Manipur State on the Brink of Civil War
By Sheikh Saaliq
Prime Minister Modi has been silent since the violence erupted in early May. Manipur’s chief minister says all is well. Meanwhile, Manipur burns.
Malaysia Sets Important State Polls for August 12
By Sebastian Strangio
The six state polls, especially those in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, shape as a crucial political test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan coalition.
Cambodia Bars Members of Meta’s Oversight Board From Entering the Country
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement followed Meta's decision to suspend Prime Minister Hun Sen's Facebook account for breaches of its policies on violence and incitement.
Thai Parliament Picks Veteran Politician as Speaker Ahead of PM Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha was the compromise candidate after the two largest opposition parties failed to agree who should occupy the important post.
Timor-Leste’s Independence Hero Xanana Gusmao Returns to Power as PM
By Gantry Meilana
In parliamentary elections in May, the veteran leader capitalized on widespread discontent with the outgoing Freitilin government.
Vietnam Calls for Tech Giants to Use AI to Remove ‘Anti-State’ Content
By Sebastian Strangio
The demand marks a further incremental tightening of the state's control over the online sphere.