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The passing of Qatar's Father Emir prompted global condolences and a rare display of Gulf solidarity, swiftly marred by an provocative Iranian missile strike that the UAE strongly condemned.
The Nolan Wells case offers ASEAN a stark lesson in how information asymmetry, systemic bias, and weak institutional trust can undermine governance.
Mexico's push for criminal investigations into US migrant deaths marks a sharp escalation in bilateral tensions, with trade and governance implications for Southeast Asia.
Singapore’s Spottiswoode Park tests participatory budgeting with a S$200,000 vote on pickleball courts, reflexology paths, and more — a potential model for heartland governance.
At least one million women and girls have lost access to vital support due to dramatic cuts to foreign aid spending since January 2025, UN Women warns. The report highlights a collapse of women's organisations amid rising needs and a global backlash against women's rights.
Trump's 'communism' rhetoric is a calculated political strategy for the midterms, but its effectiveness is waning among younger voters. Southeast Asian investors should watch how this plays out, as it could signal shifts in US trade and foreign policy.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston during a deportation operation. The incident raises questions about enforcement protocols, accountability, and the human cost of immigration crackdowns. For Southeast Asian observers, it offers a cautionary tale on balancing security with governance.
It is unbelievable that in 2026, this country is still operating this way. We are having to find the names of our loved ones on handwritten sheets of paper; firefighters don't have the necessary resources to help people. There aren't the minimum logistics,
The United States is experiencing a profound structural divergence in its socio-political fabric. As the Trump administration advances policies that integrate conservative Christian ideology into federal governance, the demographic baseline of religious affiliation continues its secular decline.
Trump presenting the World Cup trophy on July 19 highlights his disruptive foreign policy. Analysis of trade and governance implications for ASEAN.
France's centralized Jacobin model is stifling Corsica and its overseas territories. Structural autonomy is needed to optimize local economies and governance.
Senator Brian Schatz outlines a pragmatic governance reset if Democrats secure the Senate, prioritizing economic stability, institutional checks, and market certainty over political wayang.
Jordan Klepper's Daily Show segment exposes the absurdity of Trump's $60M White House UFC birthday, contrasting US populist wayang with ASEAN technocratic governance.
Large tarps cover the Kennedy Center after a federal judge ordered Trump's name removed, highlighting governance risks and institutional capture in Washington.
Bill Gates testified that Jeffrey Epstein leveraged his extramarital affairs as a pressure tactic, highlighting severe failures in elite due diligence.
When political spectacle meets commercial sports, urban governance is tested. We analyze the logistical disruptions of Trump's NBA Finals visit and the contrast with efficient ASEAN models.
An analysis of how Gabon's President Oligui Nguema is using institutional circuit breakers and political wayang to manage the fallout from the Gunvor corruption scandal.
Republican revolt over Trump's anti-weaponization fund exposes institutional friction worth studying for ASEAN governance and policy design insights.