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Politics
Verdict Expected Soon in Trial of 11 Journalists in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The case has come to define Kyrgyzstan's autocratic slide under President Sadyr Japarov.
Philippines Opens Candidate Registration Period for Mid-term Elections
By Sebastian Strangio
The May 12, 2025 polls are expected to see a proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.
3 Things to Know About Japan’s New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru
By Takahashi Kosuke
The election of late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s long-time rival marks the end of an era in the LDP.
Uzbek Politician Alisher Qodirov Takes on Russian Chauvinism and Soviet Legacy
By Niginakhon Saida
Alisher Qodirov’s outspoken criticism of Russian chauvinism and the Soviet legacy marks a significant shift in Uzbekistan’s political discourse, sending a clear message to Moscow.
RSS, the Ideological Mentor of India’s Ruling BJP, Enters its 100th Year
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Its overwhelming grip over institutions has been possible because in the century gone by the RSS has transformed into a massive banyan tree that stands on a hundred trunks.
Tirupati Temple’s Sweet Offering to the Gods Is Caught in Bitter Political Controversy
By Kavita Chowdhury
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, an ally of the BJP, alleges the laddoo was laced with "animal fat."
Will BJP’s Ploy to Let ‘Engineer Rashid’ Campaign in Kashmir Elections Work?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Rashid has drawn huge crowds at his rallies. But will that translate to votes and seats?
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba Shigeru Will Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister
By Mari Yamaguchi and Foster Klug
In his fifth attempt, Ishiba was chosen to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Myanmar Military Calls on Opponents to Enter Political Dialogue
By Sebastian Strangio
Few groups are likely to heed the SAC's call for them to “communicate with us to solve political problems politically.”
Jammu and Kashmir Votes in the Second Phase of Assembly Elections
By Aijaz Hussain
While foreign media were denied access, over a dozen foreign diplomats from New Delhi visited polling stations in the Srinagar and Budgam districts.
Harini Amarasuriya: An Academician Rises to Sri Lanka’s Premiership
By Akhil Neelam
Her academic background could bring a depth of analysis to policymaking, while her activist roots keep her connected to grassroots concerns.
Why Isn’t the ‘China Card’ Effective in This US Election?
By Jiachen Shi
China has not emerged as a key issue in this campaign cycle, due to both policy convergence and a focus on domestic issues.