Politics of Marginalisation or Misplaced Priority?
Abuse of power in any form in a democracy is worrisome and must not be encouraged. This brings to mind the historical assertion by...
Towards a New US–China Modus Vivendi in Southeast Asia
As the United States and China continue to engage in a global tug of war, Southeast Asian nations are increasingly pushed to take sides....
Young Politicians Energise Thai Election With Social Media Outreach, Progressive Politics
BANGKOK – Popular childhood games in Thailand include marbles, “finger guessing” and takraw. For Ms Sirikanya Tansakun, her favourite game with her late father...
China Says Relations With US on ‘cold Ice,’ but Stabilizing Ties a ‘top Priority’
Hong Kong CNN — China’s foreign minister said Monday a “series of erroneous words and deeds” by the United States had placed relations between...
‘Nationalism’ Redefines the American Right
The American right wing, long identified with the conservative movement, is increasingly latching onto something very different – nationalism – which frightens some students...
Biden Announces Trip to United Kingdom and Ireland
President Joe Biden will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland next week, the White House announced early Wednesday morning. The president will first travel...
Democratic Illinois Congressman Announces Daughter’s Death
Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García of Illinois announced on Tuesday the death of his daughter. “Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at...
Saudi Arabia and Iran: The Politics of Détente
Senior diplomats from Saudi Arabia and Iran are meeting in Beijing tomorrow to discuss the next steps in restoring diplomatic relations following the Chinese-brokered agreement last month. The...
Biden Review of Chaotic Afghan Withdrawal Blames Trump
President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday laid the blame on his predecessor, President Donald Trump, for the deadly and chaotic 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from...
Judge in Trump’s New York Case Appears to Have Donated $15 to Biden for President in 2020
Judge Juan Merchan, the New York state judge who presided over former President Donald Trump’s arraignment Tuesday and the recent criminal tax fraud trial...