Power

Political reporting and analysis on the big questions facing the region.

Power • STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 18, 2021 • 11 min read

Leadership The changing face of Cambodian leadership

By Nasa Dip • Oct 18, 2021
The Kingdom’s future is in the hands of women and young people seeking opportunities amid longstanding obstacles to advancement and empowerment

Power • Oct 13, 2021 • 5 min read
Thai Monarchy

Thailand’s monarchy becomes a subject for discussion

As the country marks five years since its beloved King Bhumibol died, the Royalist Marketplace is trying to break the taboo on debating the monarchy
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun • Oct 13, 2021

Power • Oct 08, 2021 • 3 min read
Press freedom

Maria Ressa: Philippine pillar of press freedom

An iconic symbol of the fight for press freedom in an era of strongmen leaders, journalist Maria Ressa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2021
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 08, 2021

Power • Oct 07, 2021 • 4 min read
The Philippines

Duterte nemesis and drug-war critic bids for Philippine president

Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo is the latest name on a long list of presidental candidates, becoming the leading opposition candidate in a crowded election list
By Allison Jackson and Mikhail Flores/AFP • Oct 07, 2021

Power • Oct 06, 2021 • 3 min read
Thailand

Thai activists commemorate brutal student massacre

Thai activists commemorate the 45th anniversary of a brutal student massacre, splashing fake blood and laying mock bodies at Thammasat University
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 06, 2021

Power • Oct 04, 2021 • 2 min read
Singapore

Singapore ruling party defends ‘foreign interference’ bill

The ruling party of Singapore defended a proposed law aimed at preventing foreign interference in domestic politics, which the opposition and activists have criticised as a tool to crush dissent
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 04, 2021