Archive - Politics of Asia Sentinel

Gen Z Takes Charge in Nepal

Rapper-turned-mayor to be new premier

8 hrs ago • Our Correspondent

China Plays a Canny Game Over Iran

There are times to hit the mute button

Mar 5 • Philip Bowring

A Wary Nepal Readies For Polls Amid Heavy Security

Massive 2025 riots generate new politics

Mar 3

February 2026

Is ASEAN Changing its Tune on Myanmar?

Hints of possible review

Feb 26

Washington Should Engage India Amid China-India Thaw, Hearing Told

Conflict between Asian giants not inevitable but unease remains

Feb 25

The Transactional Value of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

In Asia, it’s all about access, particularly over trade

Feb 24 • John Berthelsen

Britain’s Monarchy Undermined

Former Prince Andrew arrested and disgraced

Feb 21

Where Did China’s ‘Wolf Warrior Diplomacy’ Come From (and Where Did It Go)?

The fates of two prominent wolf warriors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qin Gang and Zhao Lijian – provide some insights

Feb 21

Pakistan’s Risky Bet on Trump’s “Board of Peace”

Beware of entangling alliances

Feb 20

Top Duterte Officials Named by ICC as ‘Drug War’ Accomplices

Suspects include two who are now sitting Senators, top police officials

Feb 16 • Our Correspondent

Bangladesh Polls Herald Democracy’s Return

Triumph for caretaker-architect Muhammad Yunus

Feb 13 • Our Correspondent

Malaysia’s Anti-Graft Chief Said Caught in Shakedown Racket

Bloomberg reports MACC used to help ‘mafia’ seize control of businesses

Feb 12 • John Berthelsen

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