Tag: political history

The Australian Institute of International Affairs shines a spotlight on Gough Whitlam's crucial influence in shaping Australia's Timor policies throughout ...

Sheikh Hasina's remarkable 50-year journey-from surviving the tragic 1975 massacre of her family to rising as Bangladesh's longest-serving Prime Minister-is ...

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, known for championing human rights, also controversially aided Indonesia's 1975 invasion of East Timor by ...

East Timor proudly commemorates 25 years since its historic UN-backed vote for independence, celebrating a remarkable journey from conflict to ...

Timor-Leste marks 25 years of independence, reflecting on its journey from conflict to democracy. Challenges remain, but the nation continues ...

The article explores Cold War-era state building in China and Vietnam's borderlands, revealing how geopolitical tensions reshaped governance and society ...

Since their partition decades ago, India and Pakistan have been entangled in a fierce struggle over Kashmir, a region both ...

Kim Shin-jo, the last known surviving North Korean assassin who was sent on a mission to eliminate South Korean president ...

In a compelling exposé, Jacobin uncovers the courageous efforts of Indonesian communists who bravely chronicled the horrific acts committed under ...

Mongolia's recent establishment of a formidable coalition government has sparked significant concerns about the health of its democracy. As political ...

Bangladesh burst into life as it celebrated Bengali New Year, a day filled with colorful festivities that pay tribute to ...

In "Original Sin: Israel, Palestine, and the Revenge of Old West Asia," Organiser takes readers on a captivating journey through ...

East Timor proudly commemorates 25 years of independence, a remarkable milestone in its quest for democracy. Since achieving sovereignty in ...

In 1984, The Guardian unveiled a fascinating portrait of Bhutan's mysterious "dragon king," Jigme Singye Wangchuck. This captivating article delved ...

Mongolia's 1990 revolution was a groundbreaking moment, ushering in a dynamic shift from years of Soviet-style communism to a flourishing ...

Jose Ramos-Horta's insightful remarks at the George W. Bush Presidential Center shed light on the insidious threat of corruption that ...

South Korea's newly established Defectors' Day holiday is a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and courage of North Korean defectors. ...

Mongolia’s Parliament Chair recently celebrated a remarkable century of constitutional democracy, shining a spotlight on the nation's unwavering dedication to ...

Recently declassified documents shed light on the U.S. government's determined efforts to foster robust ties with the Indonesian military, even ...

Used to Dying" unveils the gripping saga of East Timor, illuminating years of turmoil and strife. This poignant memoir offers ...