Politics

May 18, 2021

Sara Duterte poised for Philippine presidential run despite strategic denials

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter, Sara Duterte, continue to insist that she will not run in next year’s presidential election. However campaigns in support of her potential candidacy are growing and the president may have already chosen his daughter as his favorite candidate for the top post.

Vietnam’s defense policy strikes a balance between China and the US

Myanmar’s crisis may escalate as rebel groups join anti-junta protestors

Indonesia and Malaysia still opposed to ties with Israel despite covert relationship

India’s reaction to Myanmar coup highlights cross-border interests

Vietnamese National Assembly elects leaders for new 5-year term

UMNO will contest Malaysia’s next election alone, but can it win?

Thailand’s deep south conflict poses a problem for pro-democracy reform

Will Malaysia’s state of emergency cause more political instability?

March 19, 2021

Thailand’s ruling coalition may not last long if infighting continues

Recent actions by Prime Minister Prayuth and the largest party in Thailand’s ruling coalition, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), indicate that they may be unwilling to cede any power to coalition partners like the Democrats. This will only cause further divisions within the ruling coalition and could lead to its collapse.

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