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Politics
‘Troublemaker’ and ‘Pawn’: US-related Narratives Amid Taiwan’s Presidential Election
By Yang Kuang-shun
Tropes attacking Taiwanese politicians for supposedly being alienated from – or being too close to – the U.S. have been common for decades. This election cycle is no exception.
Will Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Succeed Him? High-Ranking North Korean Officials Have Doubts.
By Seulkee Jang
Much attention is focused on whether Kim Ju Ae will succeed her father, but North Korean officials have other explanations for her increased visibility.
Bangladesh’s Opposition-Less Election Returns Hasina to Power
By Shannon Tiezzi
The result was never in doubt. The question of what comes next is more interesting.
Australia’s Start to 2024 Sets the Stage for a Challenging Year
By Patricia O’Brien
At 2023 came to a close, Australia found itself facing a bevy of difficult issues both at home and abroad.
China’s 2024 Priorities Tucked in Xi Jinping’s New Year Speech
By Nick Carraway
The president’s speech has a clear goal of boosting Chinese people’s declining confidence amid the past difficult years.
Cambodian Government Critic Arrested for Facebook Post
By Sebastian Strangio
Ny Nak's arrest comes four months after he was beaten up in broad daylight in the capital Phnom Penh.
Indonesian President’s Son Broke Campaign Regulations, Watchdog Rules
By Sebastian Strangio
Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the running-mate of Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, was accused of breaching a minor Jakarta gubernatorial regulation.
How Social Media Will be Weaponized in Bangladesh’s Election
By Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman
As Bangladesh preps for its election, social media is overflowing with information – and being weaponized by political parties.
The Tokayev Interview and Nazarbayev’s Long Shadow
By Catherine Putz
Kazakh President Tokayev says he “openly told Nursultan Abishuly Nazarbayev that the political arrogance of his close associates almost destroyed the country.”
The Long History of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan
By Samand Muhammad Shahi
Baloch protesters are demanding an end to the decades-old problem of forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Pakistan’s government is trying to justify the practice.
Are Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates Helpful?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Indonesia's recent presidential and vice-presidential debates have obscured as much about the candidates as they have revealed.
How the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Strengthened Pakistan’s Military Deep State
By Dhruv Banerjee
The invasion sparked an internationally supported process of militarization and Islamization that cemented the military's power.