Politics

Xi blames local leaders’ “lack of responsibility” as the root of formalism. However, interviews with local cadres suggest otherwise 

Letters obtained by The Diplomat suggest a failed effort to manipulate the U.S. sanctions system on the part of a well-connected Uzbek businessman.

An ex-Thai marine is believed to be responsible for the killing of Lim Kimya, a former lawmaker for the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party.

Bangladesh’s entrenched political culture, rooted in decades of illiberal democracy, violence, and bad governance, casts a long shadow.

Analyzing 334 proposals introduced in 50 state legislatures.

The daylight killing of Lim Kimya, a member of the banned Cambodia National Rescue Party, is a sign of the terrifying new reality facing Southeast Asia's dissidents.

Will the country’s social media ban for teens end up like its internet filtering scheme more than a decade ago?

While the amnesty included around 600 political prisoners, it should not be taken as a sign of conciliation on the part of the military.

The former leader is leaving no leaf unturned in his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest.

The mid-term elections and the ongoing feud between the Marcos and Duterte families are set to dominate the headlines this year.

Their blind protection of President Yoon Suk-yeol perpetuates his insurrection.

Japan's prime minister picked out three priorities for 2025. But with a minority government, he may be forced to follow the opposition's preferences.