Much like the rest of Asia, political dynasties have long been a fixture in Thai politics. Just look at the current cabinet lineup. The tourism and sports minister is the daughter of former deputy commerce minister. The natural resources and environment minister is the brother of Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of Palang Pracharath Party. The … Read more
The impulse for building a political dynasty can be strong, especially in authoritarian states and even more so in dictatorships. In a dictatorship where power is concentrated in one individual or clan, such as the Kim family in North Korea, a leader invariably puts a premium on loyalty and hence places trusted family members in … Read more
Advertisement Indonesia’s Constitutional Court yesterday upheld the minimum age requirement for presidential and vice presidential candidates, while carving out an exception for those who have held or been elected as regional leaders. The decision paves the way for the son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to run for vice president at next year’s election … Read more
Advertisement A son of Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been named as the head of a progressive political party, a step toward the creation of the political dynasty that many observers of Indonesian politics believe the leader is hoping to put in place before leaving office next year. In a ceremony yesterday, Kaesang Pangarep, … Read more