Topic
Politics
December 25, 2020
Abe Apologizes, But Isn’t Charged for Cherry Blossom Scandal
By Associated Press
Prosecutors investigated whether Abe, his aide and two executives from his political support group had subsidized the party fees in violation of campaign and election funds laws.
December 23, 2020
Two Rappers Convicted of ‘Incitement’ in Cambodia
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's long crackdown continues.
December 23, 2020
Amid Corruption and COVID-19, Jokowi Shakes Up Indonesia’s Cabinet
By Sebastian Strangio
The reshuffle included the replacement of the controversial Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto.
December 22, 2020
Looking Ahead to January 10: Elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
By Colleen Wood
Why bother analyzing elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan if we think we know the results?
December 22, 2020
Bhasan Char: A New Home for Rohingya Refugees
By StoriesAsia
Bangladesh has relocated some of the Rohingya refugees in the country to an island in the Bay of Bengal.
December 22, 2020
In Thailand, Local Elections See Stagnating Progressive Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
The results of the recent provincial elections hint at the possibility that some of demands of Thai protesters may be a hard sell outside big cities.
December 22, 2020
Bangladesh’s Dangerous Islamist Appeasement – And What It Portends
By Manas Nag
Left unchecked and periodically molly-coddled, Bangladesh’s Islamist parties could spell havoc for its democracy.
December 22, 2020
Is Cambodia Really Turning Its Back on Chinese Vaccines?
By Sebastian Strangio
Phnom Penh is likely to accept reliable, proven vaccines from whoever is offering them, including Beijing.
December 22, 2020
There Won’t be Political Reform in Uzbekistan. Here’s Why
By Dilmira Matyakubowa
Genuine reform takes place not through quashing free thinkers and critics but in encouraging and even embracing them.?
December 21, 2020
Can Australian Media Find the Right Balance?
By Grant Wyeth
Media outlets can easily get drawn into a game of creating “false balance” between warring political tribes.?
December 21, 2020
India’s Fight Against ‘Copying’ Candidates?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In Indian politics a candidate may get his name, his symbol or party symbol copied by his rivals.?
December 21, 2020
Nepal President Dissolves Parliament in a Move Many Term ‘Unconstitutional’
By Abhijnan Rej
Nepal will hold fresh elections in April and May next year.
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