Party splits shift South Korea’s political landscape
New political parties indicate a lack of party innovation and prioritization of personal ambition in South Korea, but these newcomers…
Pakistan’s political meltdown
Pakistan faces a turbulent landscape, with political turmoil, economic instability and military influence posing grave challenges to governance and the…
Malaysia’s economic reform still caught in the baggage of the old politics
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has enjoyed unexpected government stability - but it has come at the expense of much…
Malaysia’s compromised democracy
Without democratic compromise, Malaysia is quickly becoming a compromised democracy, writes Dan Slater (University of Michigan). ...
Hong Kong carving its own path of repression
Hong Kong's new national security legislation is symptomatic of its diminished autonomy and civil freedoms, bringing the region further under…
Electoral uncertainty casts a shadow over Sri Lanka’s progress
Despite economic stabilisation under Wickremesinghe's leadership, Sri Lanka faces ongoing challenges. ...
Democracy remains a waiting game under Cambodia’s Hun Manet
Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen’s resignation and his subsequent appointment of his eldest son Hun Manet as Cambodia’s new leader…
Indonesia’s increasingly opposition-less democracy
As repression rises and critical debate wanes, Jokowi's decision to prioritise dynasty over party loyalty sets the stage for an…
Indonesia’s election bears the signs of weakening democracy
Indonesia’s democratic decline accelerates as key accountability institutions weaken and the country falls into the grips of dynastic succession, writes…
North Korean embassy closures point to struggle and starvation
Though a string of embassy closures points to financial hardships and food shortages in North Korea, Kim Jong-un will continue…