European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Heads to Beijing and Shanghai for High-Level Talks
An eight-member delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, is travelling to China on 21–23 July for high-level meetings covering trade tensions, human rights, U…

India’s cockroach movement brought down a minister. Bringing real reform will be much harder
The structural issues fuelling anger and frustration among young people have existed for decades. Here’s where the government needs to start. Over the past few weeks, young people have mobilised to protest India’s broken education system, against the background of a shortage of job opportunities.
Critical Minerals, Illicit Flows, and the Governance Gap: Asia's Stake in a Global Crisis
As global demand for critical minerals surges, the link between opaque resource governance and the financing of armed groups has drawn urgent attention at the United Nations Security Council. The dynamics shaping conflict in Africa carry direct lessons for resource-rich nations across Asia, where governance deficits in the extractive sector pose parallel risks to regional stability.
Sri Lanka Rebuilds Trust Through Civic Reform
Across Sri Lanka, a quiet but meaningful transformation is underway. Political institutions that once struggled under the weight of public skepticism are increasingly being reshaped by a new generation of policymakers, civil society actors, and engaged citizens determined to build a more accountable and responsive state. The momentum, visible from Colombo's administrative corridors to provincial councils in the north and east, signals a genuine shift in how governance is understood and practiced.
Philippines Modernizes Governance for a New Era
Across the Philippine archipelago, a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking shape. Political institutions long characterized by centralized structures and bureaucratic inertia are increasingly giving way to more agile, transparent, and citizen-centered systems of governance. This shift reflects a broader national ambition: to align the machinery of the state with the expectations of a younger, more digitally connected population.
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European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Heads to Beijing and Shanghai for High-Level Talks
An eight-member delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, is travelling to China on 21–23…
Indonesia's Institutions Chart a Bolder Governance Path
Across Indonesia's sprawling archipelago, a quiet but consequential transformation is underway. Political institutions at every level of government ar…
Southeast Asia Navigates Complex Political Transitions Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Southeast Asian nations are experiencing significant political upheaval as several key countries undergo leadership transitions and policy shifts that could reshape regional dynamics. From Indonesia's evolving foreign po…

Taiwan's Strategic Role in Asia-Pacific Geopolitics
Taiwan occupies one of the most strategically significant positions in contemporary Asian geopolitics, serving as a critical focal point for regional …
Thailand's Digital Infrastructure Transforms Rural Communities
Thailand's ambitious digital transformation initiative is revolutionizing connectivity across the kingdom, bringing high-speed internet and smart tech…
China's Governance Model Evolves for a New Era
Across China, a quiet but significant transformation is taking shape within the country's political institutions. As urban populations grow more educated, digitally connected, and economically sophisticated, the governan…
Sri Lanka's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Citizen Engagement
Sri Lanka has emerged as a pioneering force in digital democracy, implementing an innovative online platform that fundamentally transforms how citizen…
Sri Lanka Rebuilds Its Democratic Foundations
Across Sri Lanka, a steady transformation in political culture and governance is taking shape. More and more citizens, civil society organizations, an…
Myanmar's Media Freedom Underground
Myanmar's media landscape operates within significant structural constraints, yet journalists and independent outlets continue developing innovative approaches to reporting and information sharing. The country's press en…

India’s cockroach movement brought down a minister. Bringing real reform will be much harder
The structural issues fuelling anger and frustration among young people have existed for decades. Here’s where the government needs to start. Over the…
Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Citizen Engagement
Southeast Asian nations are pioneering revolutionary digital democracy platforms that fundamentally transform how citizens engage with their governmen…


