Elite Perks, Public Fury: The Unravelling of Indonesia’s Fragile Stability
Last week, Indonesia was thrust into crisis when violent protests erupted over perks granted in a new allowances package for lawmakers. The unrest—sparked by the killing of a 21-year-old ride-hail driver by police—quickly spread beyond Jakarta to at least 15 cities, including Surabaya, Makassar, Yogyakarta, and Palembang. Protesters torched parliament offices, looted luxury stores, and […]
New Game, Old Player: Trump’s Second Term and Asia’s Next Moves
Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, reclaiming key swing states and signaling major shifts in Asia’s economy, military, and security.
Bangladesh in Turmoil: Sheikh Hasina Ousted Amid Student Protests, Muhammad Yunus to Lead Interim Government
Bangladesh ousts PM Sheikh Hasina amid deadly protests, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus stepping in to lead the interim government.