Topic
Politics
Philippines’ Top Leaders Accused of Making Irregular Budget Transactions
By Mong Palatino
Vice President Sara Duterte's use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs), which are usually reserved for the security forces, has raised eyebrows.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Sluggish Support Rates
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan has new ministers of defense and foreign affairs as Kishida looks to shore up public support and head off potential challengers from within the LDP.
A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class
By Jason Johnson
Residents of Thailand's capital have historically come down on the side of conservatism and reaction. They now loom as a force for reform.
Is India’s Ruling BJP Getting Jittery?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Modi government has announced a special session of Parliament. Is it planning to advance general elections?
Philippine Court Tosses Final Tax Charge Against Nobel Laureate
By Sebastian Strangio
Maria Ressa and her publication Rappler have once again scored a legal victory against charges brought under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
What Should India’s Name Be?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Bharat, India, Hindustan: A history of the words used to describe this ancient state.
South Koreans Are Locked in a Battle Over Historical Interpretations
By Eunwoo Lee
A recent debate over the legacy of independence struggles and anti-communism reveals a long-running ideological divide.
Maldives Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off
By Krishan Francis
The September 30 vote will see the pro-China frontrunner Mohamed Muizzu pitted against the pro-India incumbent Mohamed Solih.
Malaysian Youth Party Defects From Ruling Coalition Over Corruption Cases
By Sebastian Strangio
The defection has deprived Anwar Ibrahim's government of its two-thirds parliamentary majority in Parliament.
In Search of Hun Manet’s Bristol University PhD Thesis
By David Whitehouse
In 2009, Cambodia's new prime minister was awarded a doctorate in economics – but it is nearly impossible to access his thesis.
Channel 4 Documentary Reveals Sri Lanka’s Political Divisions
By Uditha Devapriya
How will the bombshell charge that the Rajapaksas were complicit in the 2019 Easter bombings impact Sri Lankan politics?
With ‘One Nation, One Election’ Call, Modi Government Intensifies Efforts to Centralize Power
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The move has triggered apprehensions over the fate of state assembly elections due in a few months.