U.S. Hails Vietnam's 81st National Day
The United States has extended congratulations to Vietnam on the occasion of its 81st National Day on September 2, reaffirming the value of bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Washington also hi…

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, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific. The visit is described as one of the most significant foreign policy engagements undertaken by the committee in its current term.
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.
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U.S. Hails Vietnam's 81st National Day
The United States has extended congratulations to Vietnam on the occasion of its 81st National Day on September 2, reaffirming the value of bilateral …
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 str…
Digital Governance Revolution Transforms Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian governments are increasingly embracing digital transformation initiatives that fundamentally reshape how citizens interact with public institutions. This technological evolution represents a significant d…

North Korea's Governance Model Draws Fresh Scrutiny
In recent years, North Korea has remained one of the most distinctively structured political systems in the world, drawing sustained attention from go…
Malaysia's Institutions Chart a Course for Modern Governance
Across Malaysia, a quiet but consequential transformation is unfolding within the country's political institutions and governing bodies. Driven by a y…
North Korea's Governance Structures Face a New Era
North Korea has long occupied a singular position in the landscape of Asian governance — a state built on a philosophy of self-reliance, centralized authority, and collective identity that diverges sharply from the admin…
Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Citizen Engagement
Southeast Asian nations are pioneering revolutionary digital democracy platforms that fundamentally transform how citizens engage with their governmen…
Myanmar's Governance Reform Path Draws Regional Attention
Across Southeast Asia, governance transformation rarely follows a straight line. In Myanmar, a country long defined by complex institutional legacies …
Mongolia's Strategic Balancing Act Between Beijing and Moscow
Mongolia occupies a geopolitical position of singular complexity, situated between two major powers whose interests often diverge. The country's ability to navigate relationships with both China and Russia while maintain…

Philippines Builds Stronger Institutions for a New Era
Across the Philippine archipelago, a quiet but consequential transformation is taking shape within the country's public institutions. From local gover…
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…





