New Southeast Asia Survey Shows Greater Trust in the U.S. Than China This Year—but There’s a Catch
All major powers—the U.S., China, Japan, the European Union, and India—saw an increase in trust from Southeast Asia this year ...
International Monetary Fund2d
Asia and the IMF: Resilience through Cooperation
Asia, the engine for global growth over the past decade and an innovation powerhouse, can help contribute to a stronger international monetary system and global financial safety net. This conference ...
East Asia Forum14d
Minorities in Bangladesh caught within political upheaval
Following Bangladesh's July 2024 revolution and the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, minority communities faced complex challenges amidst political chaos. While Indian media portrayed systematic ...
The Christian Science Monitor15d
As Democrats look for a fighter, Bernie Sanders is striking a chord – again
The curmudgeonly Vermont senator, with his populist message, is drawing large crowds. This week he’s joined by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
NBC News15d
New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing
After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...
Time Out16d
Plain White T's Asia Tour 2025
The best of Singapore for free. Sign up for our email to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush). Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits ...
The Hindu17d
What factors influence women’s political participation?
Unlike many countries where the gender gap in political participation began narrowing in the 1990s, India saw this shift only in the 2010s. While discussions on women’s participation often ...
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Gov't employees warned vs. partisan political activities
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Monday reminded government employees not to engage in partisan political activities and to uphold political neutrality ahead of the May 12 midterm ...
Christianity Today22d
The Church and Political Action
They are convinced that political action is the only way the Church can count for anything in today’s society. They take their pattern from the fiery prophets of the Old Testament, not the ...
Esquire23d
I Can’t Think of Another Democrat More Unsuited to the Current Moment Than Rahm Emanuel
Since coming home in January from his stint in Tokyo—a job he repurposed to be American envoy to all of Asia ... hidden in plain view; his tactical skills for grasping the political benefits ...
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Duterte arrest raises stakes in clash for control of Philippines
Three years ago, the most powerful political families in the Philippines ... Now they are locked in a feud that threatens to derail one of Asia’s economic growth stars. In dramatic events ...