New year, new government for New Zealand
New Zealand's new coalition government must find ways to manage its policy differences while tackling issues of the economy, education…
Jokowi is now Indonesia’s kingmaker
Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has completely transformed from a mere party official to one of Indonesia’s most powerful kingmakers.…
Jokowi’s final act
In 2023, Jokowi steered Indonesia through economic hurdles, fostered digital growth and addressed food inflation. ...
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). ...
Malaysian Unity Government’s power was retained but constrained in 2023
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has withstood Malaysia’s unofficial ‘referendum’ on his party, but must continue to unite factions and…
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…
Thailand’s military machinations will define post-election political manoeuvring
Author: Paul Chambers, Naresuan University Over a month after Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party and its prime ministerial candidate Pita…