Tag: Southeast Asia politics

KIA Rebuffs Beijing Doubts Over Myanmar Uprising: Remember China’s History – The Irrawaddy

KIA Challenges Beijing’s Skepticism on Myanmar Uprising: A Reminder of China’s Own History

by Mia Garcia

February 13, 2026

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) dismisses Beijing's skepticism over Myanmar's ongoing uprising, urging China to recall its own history of ...

Could Singapore remove Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition? – South China Morning Post

Could Singapore Oust Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition?

by Atticus Reed

January 11, 2026

Singapore's ruling party holds the authority to recognize or remove the Leader of the Opposition, a role currently held by ...

North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends – DW

North Korea Sets Its Sights on Building New Alliances in Southeast Asia

by Mia Garcia

October 30, 2025

North Korea is intensifying efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations amid ongoing sanctions and diplomatic isolation. Pyongyang aims ...

Asian Angle | Malaysia’s politics is becoming an ageing ‘poster boy’ personality contest – South China Morning Post

Malaysia’s Politics: An Ageing ‘Poster Boy’ Personality Showdown

by Isabella Rossi

October 4, 2025

Malaysia's political scene is increasingly dominated by ageing leaders, turning elections into personality contests. This shift raises concerns about generational ...

Thai FM summons Cambodian ambassador over leaked audio clip – Nation Thailand

Thai Foreign Minister Summons Cambodian Ambassador Following Leaked Audio Scandal

by Mia Garcia

June 23, 2025

Thailand's Foreign Minister has called in the Cambodian ambassador after an audio clip surfaced, reportedly containing sensitive diplomatic remarks. This ...