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Politics
Australian Politics Set for Shakeup After Labor’s 2023 Slide
By Zareh Ghazarian
In less than two years, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has gone from clear choice to fighting for majority support in the polls. What happened?
Why Bangladesh is About to Have a Lopsided Election
By Aaqib Md Shatil
The ruling Awami League has ensured that major opposition parties, especially the BNP, will not be able to contest the election even if they want to.
Thai Senator Indicted On Drug, Money Laundering Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun is accused of having ties with Myanmar businessman Tun Min Latt, who has close links to junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand On the New Capital Project
By Isti Marta Sukma
President Joko Widodo's new capital is struggling to attract foreign investors. Will it survive beyond next year's election?
Indonesia’s Wedding-party Democracy Is a Marriage on the Rocks
By Abdul Gaffar Karim
Elections remain a cause for celebration in Indonesia, but without firming up the processes around it, the party might end up being just a democratic facade.
Kishida Replaces 4 Cabinet Members as Japan’s Political Fundraising Scandal Deepens
By Thisanka Siripala
The government is in damage control mode as it scrambles to contain public distrust over underreported fundraising revenue.
Myanmar Ethnic Alliance ‘Reaffirms’ Goal of Overthrowing Military Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The Three Brotherhood Alliance made the announcement two days after reports that it took part in peace talks with the military administration.
Thai Parliamentarian Sentenced to 6 Years Imprisonment For Insulting King
By Sebastian Strangio
Rukchanok Srinork's Move Forward Party has campaigned hard for the repeal of Article 112 of the Thai penal code, which criminalizes criticism of the monarchy.
Slush Fund Scandal Rocks Japan’s Ruling Party
By Shannon Tiezzi
Allegations that members of the LDP underreported fundraising income to create a slush fund have shaken up the political scene.
Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle
By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes after a turbulent year for Anwar Ibrahim and his unity government.
Prabowo Subianto Opens Up Significant Lead in Latest Indonesian Polls
By Sebastian Strangio
Since appointing President Joko Widodo's son as his running-mate in October, the former general's popularity has surged.
Rift Between Muizzu and Yameen Injects Fresh Tensions Into Maldives’ Politics
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The animosity between the two former allies resembles the tensions that arose between former Presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Ibrahim Solih during the latter’s presidency.