Marcos Jr. in the shadow of Marcos Sr.
The President's recent moves show greater political decisiveness than previously assumed, but some distinctions remain between Mr. Marcos Jr. and his father.
Politics
Indonesia’s populist policies lead to weak investor confidence, drag stock market down: Analysts
They said there are doubts about whether the Prabowo administration can sustainably fund populist programmes that have placed a strain on already stretched finances and prompted…
International Crimes Tribunal cases against Bangladeshi ex-PM Hasina: ‘Strong evidence found to prove the charges’
Investigators say they have found strong evidence to charge former premier Hasij with command responsibility for executions, burning bodies, enforced disappearance, and…
Bangladesh Election Commission opposes key reform proposals
Among the proposals objected were those on the delimitation of constituencies, the timing of local government polls and the national election, and investigations against election…
Philippine government may hire own lawyer in defending ex-president Duterte ICC arrest: State Palace
This comes after the Office of the Solicitor General recused itself from the case, maintaining its stance that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the country.
From watchdog to undertaker: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The dismissal of yet another civil forfeiture case involving assets allegedly pillaged during the dictatorship—the latest in a growing tally since President Marcos took power in…
‘Con King’: Duterte, ICC, and the ‘Solid South’
This is about coming to terms with Mr. Duterte's “budol” or "con/scam" legacy. More importantly, this is about justice for thousands of Filipinos, including at least 122…
Indonesian President Prabowo’s test of governing in former President Jokowi’s absence
Former president Jokowi's influence may not be institutional, but it is politically alive as long as leaders like Mr. Prabowo continue to invoke his name.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte’s ICC arrest: Separating fact from lies
This article examines the major claims surrounding Mr. Duterte’s arrest and how they hold up against verified sources, ICC documents, and international law.
Riot police units endure grueling hours as impeachment protests continue in South Korea
According to recent data submitted by the Korean National Police Agency to Rep. Yang Bu-nam of the Democratic Party of Korea, a total of 5,462 mobile police squad deployments were…