Taiwan 2020 and the KMT’s Controversial Rising Star
On the weekend of April 6th, thousands took to the streets of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan to protest against China’s proposal to incorporate the island into the “one country, two More
Rigged Elections? There’s More to Thai Politics than Just a Flawed Democracy
Confusion and allegations of irregularities have followed last Sunday’s elections in Thailand as the military-appointed Election Commission has repeatedly delayed the announcement of results for unexplained reasons. In some provinces, More
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Testing Abe’s Resolve and Japan’s Security Role
In a referendum held on February 24th, 70 percent of residents of Japan’s Okinawa island opposed the construction of a replacement facility for the American air base, Futenma. Although the More
Royal Rumble: Princess Ubolratana’s Brief Bid for Prime Ministership
On February 8th, the Thai Raksa Chart (TRC) party made an unexpected announcement that Princess Ubolratana would stand as the party’s candidate for the office of prime minister. Before anyone More
Trouble in the Tropics: The Legacy of the Bali Bombings on Indonesian Elections
With the elections fast approaching in Indonesia, leaders are hard-pressed to maintain the population’s support despite recent challenges. Religion and terrorism in particular have been thorny issues for President Joko More
New Year, Same Problems: Deepening Cleavages in Asia in an Era of Populism
The world will have its eyes on Asia in 2019 as the people of the Philippines, Thailand, India, and Indonesia are set to cast their ballots in the upcoming months. More
Fashion Forward? Chinese Nationalism in the Face of Consumer Culture
In mid-November, the Italian luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana released a series of videos online to promote their show in Shanghai, which was to be held on November 21. More
Competing for Political Space: Cyber Dissidence in Vietnam
In June 2018, the Vietnamese National Assembly approved a cybersecurity bill to increase the government’s control of the internet and global tech companies. This new law, which is to come More
Resilient and Innovative: Understanding the ASEAN Miracle
“Resilient and innovative” is the slogan for this year’s conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), under the chairmanship of Singapore. Ahead of the 33rd Summit in mid-November, More