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What’s the fallout from Malaysia’s ruling party polls?

PKR, the leading government party, now has 'one noisy member' on the outs with the leadership, says the writer.

  • Published: May 28, 202510:13 am
  • Author Philip Golingai
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President Marcos Jr.’s administration’s purge: power play or path to genuine reform?

Historically, political purges in administrations are used as tools for consolidating power and eliminating opposition.

  • Published: May 27, 202510:34 am
  • Author Jake J. Maderazo
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Another election, still no answers

The people of South Korea have worked with tremendous dedication and discipline over the past several decades, achieving what the world often refers to as a modern economic…

  • Published: May 26, 202510:16 am
  • Author Yoo Choon-sik
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Genocide education is genocide prevention

Half a century after the collapse of the Khmer Rouge, 600,000 young Cambodians learn about the genocidal regime's history each week in their classrooms.

  • Published: May 23, 202510:22 am
  • Author Pheng Pong-Rasy
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When protest turns into a mob

The right to protest comes with a responsibility: to ensure that the means do not contradict the moral intent.

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Media and war

In the middle of all the noise, there has been some serious and nuanced commentary.

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  • Author Arifa Noor
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Bangladesh’s strategic tightrope in Rakhine

Bangladesh's dilemma mirrors that of many small states: act as a responsible global citizen while avoiding entanglement in others' conflicts.

  • Published: May 20, 202510:12 am
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Post-Pahalgam divergence in foreign policy

Nepal must diplomatically address India’s expectations if their ties are to grow stronger.

  • Published: May 19, 20259:49 am
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Survey-defying poll results: Philippine Daily Inquirer

The surprising win of opposition and independent candidates stokes hopes that citizens are now prepared to exact accountability from elected officials and expect their performance…

  • Published: May 16, 202510:25 am
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India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh

Bangladesh finds it difficult to remain emotionally neutral or indifferent to its neighbours armed confrontations.

  • Published: May 16, 202510:14 am
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