Politics

News updates and opinion pieces on local governments, political affairs, elections, and foreign relations

Thailand's Thaksin: Agenda in Tatters

'Grand compromise' was never going to happen

18 hrs ago •

John Berthelsen

Uphill Road for Indonesia's Prabowo

Lofty promises meet harsh realities

Jul 14 •

Our Correspondent

Analysts Speculate Xi is Losing Power

Chinese president’s subordinates assuming more authority

Jul 10 •

Our Correspondent

Anwar's Summer of Discontent

Malaysian Premier suddenly finds his job in danger

Jul 9 •

John Berthelsen

India Faces Strategic Backlash in South Asia

China offers new regional bloc to replace SAARC

Jul 9

Little Controversy From BRICS Gathering in Rio

Solidarity in last weekend’s convocation is only skin deep

Jul 8 •

Singapore Opposition Leader Jeyaretnam in Contempt Charge

Ailing political chief ordered to apologize for critical post on ministers

Jul 4 •

Our Correspondent

Thailand Set For Extended Political Crisis

Contending forces jockey for position

Jul 4 •

Our Correspondent

Vietnam: Trump's Next Trade Prize, Strategic Asia Bet

Bambo diplomacy works after all

Jul 3

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