Topic
Politics
Taiwan’s 2024 Election Campaigns See Early Stumbles
By Brian Hioe
KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih faced an unexpectedly difficult start to his campaign, while the DPP courted controversy with some legislative nominations.
Factional Politics After Thailand’s Election: Survive or Decline
By Punchada Sirivunnabood
The Move Forward Party's victory dealt a blow against the politics of patronage, but it may be too soon to write it off.
Will Thailand’s Move Forward Party Give Up on Lese-Majeste Reform?
By David Hutt
Even if it puts off amending the royal defamation law for now, change is probably inevitable given shifts in public attitudes toward the monarchy.
Thailand’s Election: The Start of a New Chapter or Prelude to More Turmoil?
By Michio Ueda
How the change in voting tendencies among Bangkokians may indicate a national political shift.
New Caledonia’s FLNKS Still Seeking Independence
By Dechlan Brennan
FLNKS says it is seeking advice from the International Court of Justice over the 2021 independence referendum, which the pro-independence party boycotted.
Kyrgyz Opposition Leader Madumarov Again Under Pressure
By Catherine Putz
For the second time in just over a year, Kyrgyzstan’s prosecutor general has sought to strip opposition politician Adakhan Madumarov’s immunity so he can be prosecuted.
Australia’s Undeclared National Crisis: A Dire Lack of Affordable Housing
By Grant Wyeth
For Australia to be a country that truly values its security, it needs to offer its young, and not-so young, adults the conditions for them to thrive.
Kazakhstan Keeps Discussion of Political Repression Firmly in the Past
By Catherine Putz
Kazakh President Tokayev said in tweet that it was the “duty” of all to “learn the terrible lessons of the past and do everything possible so that such events do not happen again in the future.” What about the present?
Albanese at the Modi Show: Blurring the Line Between Australian Diplomacy and Indian Domestic Politics
By Grant Wyeth
When Modi visit countries with significant Indian diasporas, he puts on a stadium performance which serves primarily domestic political aims.
Alleged 1MDB Mastermind Jho Low is Hiding in Macau, Malaysian Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The confirmation, which follows the return of another 1MDB suspect from Macau, is unlikely to result in the fugitive financier's extradition.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen is Fearful of What Will Happen after July’s General Election
By David Hutt
The Cambodian leader will not release his grip until the planned leadership transition to his son Hun Manet has been fully completed.
New Wave Authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan
By Haley Zehrung
Sadyr Japarov represents a shift from old-school authoritarianism to new-wave methods of consolidating illiberal, autocratic power under the guise of popular support.