Tag: Domestic Politics • Elections • Political Parties

The devastating earthquake in Myanmar has exposed the junta’s mismanagement. Key takeaways: Myanmar’s military regime has prioritized its interest in fueling the war and maintaining political control over disaster preparation, worsening the earthquake devastation. Discrimination under the junta has left minority communities more vulnerable to the earthquake’s impact. The military’s post-quake response shows continued mismanagement… Continue reading Fault lines of a dictatorship: Myanmar’s earthquake disaster

It has been one month since a devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar, leaving over 5,000 confirmed dead and many more still missing. Though the tremor was felt across the region, global attention quickly faded. For those within Myanmar, however, the devastation will last for years. What could have sparked global solidarity has instead become yet another site… Continue reading Myanmar’s earthquake: a disaster made worse by blocked aid

South Korea is at a crossroads as the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol exposes deep political fault lines, testing the strength of its institutions and raising concerns about its role as a democratic bellwether in Asia. Key takeaways: The impeachment crisis underscores the severe partisan divisions in South Korea. The fragility of South Korea’s democracy… Continue reading What does President Yoon Seok-yeol’s impeachment mean for South Korea’s democracy?