Topic
Politics
Leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party Says He Disposed of Controversial Media Shares
By Sebastian Strangio
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat now faces a host of complaints from conservative activists seeking to prevent him from forming the country's next government.
Philippine Court Denies Bail to Prominent Duterte Critic
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision came after Leila De Lima was acquitted on the second of three politically motivated drug cases last month.
What’s in Mongolia’s New Anti-Corruption Strategy?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The proposed strategy aims to address a perennial issue through increased whistleblower protections, transparency measures, and international cooperation.
Ron DeSantis Brings US China Policy Into the Culture Wars
By Jiachen Shi
His strategy of framing China-U.S. competition within an ideological and cultural narrative allows DeSantis to differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump.
Thailand Cuts Power Supply to Criminal Hub After Request From Military Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The military's move to cut off power to Shwe Kokko, a center of scam operations and online gambling, follows pressure from high-ranking Chinese officials.
Malaysia Wins Court Battle Over $15 Billion Sulu Heirs Award
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling by the French Court of Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of Spanish arbitrator Gustavo Stampa, who ordered last year's eye-watering payout.
Uzbekistan Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Karakalpakstan Appeals
By Catherine Putz
Tazhimuratov’s 16-year sentence was upheld while terms of others were either reduced or shifted to house arrest.
Implications of Pakistan’s Terror Tagging of Political Opponents
By Abdul Basit
Charging political protestors under counterterrorism laws, even as extremist outfits are allowed to march in support of the military, will undermine Pakistan’s democracy.
The Wrath of Imran Khan
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
The rise and fall of Pakistan's most controversial populist.
The Ukraine War: The View from South Asia
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty tackle one of the world's greatest geopolitical conflicts, the Ukraine War, from a South Asian perspective.
Khalistan: A False Dawn?
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
The shadowy reemergence of the global Khalistan project.
A Requiem for Pakistan
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Unpacking Pakistan's economic and political meltdown.