Managing transitions: Philippines to Bangladesh
The writer argues: "Yet, like development models, protest movements are not portable. Conditions that make them plausible or even necessary in one society may be absent in…
Politics
Breaking down the new populist playbook in Bangladesh
Populist political communication is slowly eroding the foundation of inclusion and compromise, the writer says.
Ethnic minority voters in Hong Kong cast ballots with eye on economy, representation
They also spoke positively of the electoral arrangements, noting that sufficient information and assistance were provided in multiple languages to help ethnic minority voters.
New book sheds light on Singapore’s secret negotiations for independence
Singapore's separation from Malaysia was a "bloodless coup" orchestrated by Dr Goh Keng Swee and Tun Abdul Razak in 25 days, detailed in a new book, "The Albatross File."
Pakistan President appoints Field Marshal Munir as country’s first chief of defence forces
A press release from the presidency said the president also signed off on the two-year extension in the tenure of Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and extended his…
Bangladeshi former PM Khaleda Zia to travel to London for advanced treatment
The BNP chief was admitted to Evercare Hospital on November 23 after being diagnosed with infections affecting her heart and lungs.
Frustration grows over Indonesian government’s poor disaster response
A week after cyclone-induced floods and landslides hit three provinces in Sumatra, authorities are still scrambling to find those who are missing and to distribute aid, as several…
Seoul’s search for stability: political turmoil underscores need for a consistent North Korea policy
Observers say domestic instability in the South has increasingly become entangled with North Korea–related decision-making, often in ways that undermine both deterrence and…
Top leaders of India’s ruling party hold discussions, reignite buzz on new party president
The party has been awaiting its new president since mid-2024, as the BJP’s rules mandate completing elections in 50 per cent of state units before electing a national…
Hong Kong resumes election forums, fatal fire tops concerns
The forum agenda was modified in response to the deadly fire, with cheerleading and sloganeering removed, while candidate-led discussions were added on immediate post-fire relief…