Australia’s Start to 2024 Sets the Stage for a Challenging Year
Despite hot temperatures and numerous, contained bushfires, the regular summer rituals of beach holidays and …
politics
Cambodian Government Critic Arrested for Facebook Post
A Cambodian government critic who was beaten up by assailants last year has been arrested …
Indonesian President’s Son Broke Campaign Regulations, Watchdog Rules
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s son breached rules during the campaign for next month’s presidential …
The Long History of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan
The human rights situation in Balochistan has once again come to the limelight in Pakistan. …
How Social Media Will be Weaponized in Bangladesh’s Election
As Bangladesh prepares for its 2024 elections, a familiar but chilling specter haunts the political …
The Tokayev Interview and Nazarbayev’s Long Shadow
Of all the many bits and pieces to parse from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent …
How the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Strengthened Pakistan’s Military Deep State
With elections coming up next month amid the messy blocking of former Prime Minister Imran …
Are Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates Helpful?
Indonesia is currently in the grip of election season, with the presidential election, and simultaneous …
Can Han Dong-hoon Unite and Lead South Korea’s Ruling Party?
On December 26, the national committee of the People Power Party (PPP) confirmed South Korea’s …
Taiwan’s Presidential and VP Contenders Give Final Campaign Push
In the final days before voting on January 13, Taiwan’s major political parties are holding …