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What Erdoğan’s staying power means for the future of Türkiye
Despite a struggling economy and the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, Erdoğan prevailed in a runoff election that highlighted deep political polarization. What does his staying power say about the state of democracy in Türkiye?
Gauging the health of democracy in the Philippines under Bongbong Marcos
As Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr begins his second year as president of the Philippines, how is he putting his own stamp on the country’s leadership and political landscape?
Why Taiwan leads the rest of Asia in recognising LGBTQ+ rights
What is it about Taiwan that has made it the regional forerunner when it comes to the rights of sexual minorities? What lessons can other societies in Asia learn from Taiwan’s experience?
All at sea: Contending with maritime disputes in the South China Sea and beyond
Countries across the Indo-Pacific have had to find ways of resolving or at least learning to live with disputed maritime borders. So how have they chosen to handle maritime border disagreements?
How a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan affects security in the region
Since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, the harboring of extremist or terrorist groups, continued high numbers of displaced Afghans, and ramped up production of opium are key concerns for neighboring nations.