Topic
Politics
Will Australian Domestic Politics Experience the Trump Effect?
By Grant Wyeth
Trump isn’t popular in Australia, but he is a highly influential cultural figure. How will his reelection affect Australia’s domestic politics as it approaches a federal election by May 2025?
Hasina’s Failed Pursuit of the China Model
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The ousted Bangladeshi prime minister failed to replicate China’s success for two critical reasons: ideological disconnect and economic decline.
Rumble in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Election Surprise
By Tushar Shetty
Uditha Devapriya and Umesh Moramudali on Sri Lanka’s ongoing political realignment.
The Marcos-Duterte Rift in the Philippines is Getting Nastier and More Personal
By Mong Palatino
The political feud is likely to worsen as the country moves toward the 2025 midterm elections and 2028 presidential election.
Pakistan Appoints New Judge to Head Constitutional Bench
By Umair Jamal
Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan is unlikely to challenge the government’s decisions, which may not go down well with opposition parties.
Is China Furthering Its Purge of the Defense Industry? Here’s What to Watch.
By K. Tristan Tang
Two key defense industry officials were absent from a political gathering. Is another purge underway?
Can Bangladesh’s Judiciary Get on the Right Track Under the Interim Government?
By Saqlain Rizve
Many are wondering whether the pattern of politicization in the judiciary is repeating, simply with a change in the direction of political bias.
Mahfuj Alam on Bangladesh’s Future
By Shahadat Swadhin
“We seek a political framework grounded in dignity, responsibility, and compassion.”
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Mini-Mahathir, Isn’t ‘Father of the Nation’
By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's response to recent developments in the 1MDB corruption scandal was tone-deaf and dismissive.
Influence of Islamist Political Parties in Bangladesh’s Post-Revolution Era: Between Hype and Reality
By Shahadat Hossain
While Islamist political parties often form alliances with major parties for elections, new dynamics are emerging in the post-Hasina era.
With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Donald Trump’s belated condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh is primarily a political maneuver, rather than an expression of genuine concern for the affected communities.
The Caste Census Controversy in India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The issue of a caste census is torn between the ideas of social justice and political correctness.