“Weaponisation of the law in the name of democracy”
Kingsley Abbott, International Commission of Jurists senior adviser, spoke at Asia News Network’s conference on elections and democracy. The full text of his speech as…
Elections in Asia are not a cure-all, panel says
Elections being held across Asia this year and next will not be a panacea to the region’s ills, a panel of experts concluded. With elections due in Bangladesh, Cambodia,…
Assessing China’s maritime strength
Far removed from the Soviet sell-off vessels it had in the 70s and 80s, China’s maritime forces have rapidly modernized to meet the challenges of the country’s new…
Four of Asia’s deadliest volcanoes
A string of volcanic eruptions around the Pacific rim gives us the opportunity to look back at the deadliest volcanic events in modern Asian history. Japan’s Shinmoedake…
China hopes to capitalize on UK exit from the Eurozone
With the UK set to exit the Eurozone, Beijing is hoping that its goods and services can penetrate a market once marked by heavy regulation. The United Kingdom and the European…
A history of high level talks between North and South Korea
The return of South Korean envoys from Pyongyang is just the latest attempt at direct diplomacy between the estranged neighbours. Little has been said about the visit, however, a…
Xi calls for reform of institutions as China steps into a new global role
Xi Jinping has called for reform of party and state institutions to facilitates China’s ascendency, weeks after proposals were put forth to make him president for life. Xi, the…
Hun Sen does not need the west, he has China
The firebrand leader of Cambodia has railed against foreign intervention while courting Chinese goods and investment. Hun Sen has been in power for over two decades. In that time,…
Rule of Law in Asia
ANN partner Dataleads takes a close look at the state of the Rule of Law in Asia. Singapore has the most accountable system in Asia followed by Japan, according to the recently…
Malaysia’s political parties
A look at Malaysia’s political parties ahead of general elections later this year. As Malaysians prepare to go to the polls, let’s take a closer look at some of the…