Singapore Charts New Path After Half-Century of Lee Family Rule
For most of Singapore’s history as an independent nation, there has been a Lee at the helm. That’s now coming to an end. Read More Here
Tag: Politics
The World Is Still on Fire
For the last several years, world leaders have made big promises and laid out bold plans to mitigate the climate crisis and help the neediest countries adapt. At this year’s World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, they must demonstrate that they can fulfill these promises, rather than simply touting new ones. Read More Here
Modi’s Messenger to the World
How the diplomat-turned-politician S. Jaishankar became the chief executor of India’s assertive foreign policy. Read More Here
The New Idea of India
Narendra Modi’s reign is producing a less liberal but more assured nation. Read More Here
China Confronts the Middle-Income Trap
While China obviously needs to boost private-sector confidence and revive growth with a more sustainable economic model, it is not clear that Chinese leaders fully appreciate the challenges they face. The shift back to state capitalism over the last decade is plainly incompatible with President Xi Jinping’s development goals. Read More Here
Russia Is Back to the Stalinist Future
With a Soviet-style election, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has come full circle. Read More Here
The Indian Giant Has Arrived
With India’s development continuing to gain steam, one of the biggest challenges will be to avoid the mistake that others have made when they failed to recognize their newly acquired global systemic influence and adapt accordingly. Both China and Big Tech show that it is never too early to start managing one’s own rise. Read […]
Confusion reigns in Pakistan’s rigged election
Despite their strenuous efforts, the generals appear much less in control than they thought. Read More Here Imran Khan’s Candidates Defy Odds to Thrive in Pakistan Election
Indonesia’s fragile democracy faces badly flawed election
Voter intimidation, restrictions on critics and dissent, and law changes that favor ‘nepo babies’ all point to tainted February 14 polls. Read More Here Wealthy Indonesians Set to Win No Matter Who Becomes President Five reasons why Indonesia’s election matters
Thailand’s New Government Rebalances Its Relationship With China
While relations between Bangkok and Beijing remain warm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pursuing a more diversified foreign policy. Read More Here
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