Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea Imposes Unprecedented Travel Ban on President Yoon Amid Political Crisis

South Korea is witnessing an unprecedented political crisis as its Justice Ministry imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday. The ban marks the first time in the nation's history that such restrictions have been placed...
Donald Trump

Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks Spark Political Firestorm

In the wake of a decisive electoral victory, President-elect Donald Trump, 78, has begun assembling his Cabinet, drawing both applause from his loyal base and sharp criticism from opponents. The announcements on Friday (Nov 15) signaled Trump’s intention to upend...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Parliament Set to Re-Elect Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Amid Political Shifts and Diplomatic Challenges

In a pivotal vote scheduled for Monday afternoon, Japan’s parliament is expected to re-elect Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, even as the political landscape appears increasingly complex following a recent election setback. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner...
Japan general election

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Poised to Lose Parliamentary Majority, Setting Stage for Uncertain Political Future

Japan’s ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito, is on the brink of losing its long-held parliamentary majority, as exit polls from Sunday’s general election indicate. The outcome threatens to upend Japan’s political...
Thailand central bank

Thailand: Economists and Executives Call for Stability as Bank of Thailand Faces Leadership Transition

Thailand's central bank, the Bank of Thailand (BoT). With the upcoming appointment of a new board chairman for the BoT, there is growing pressure to maintain financial stability and ensure the country is equipped to manage its complex economic challenges....
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Takes Office Amid Political Turmoil

Thailand made history by electing its youngest-ever prime minister, 38-year-old Paetongtarn “Ing” Shinawatra On August 16, 2024. As the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, a prominent and polarizing figure in Thai politics, Paetongtarn's rise marks a significant moment for the country's...

Correlation Between Political Geography and Geopolitics

Political geography and geopolitics are closely related fields that examine the relationship between geography, politics, and power. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct focuses and methodologies. Political geography primarily explores how spatial relationships and geographical features influence...
Bangladesh

Is Bangladesh’s Current Political System a Kleptocracy?

In November 2019, Bangladesh Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal admitted that money-laundering had become a dangerous proposition in the country, creating macroeconomic distortion and destroying the country in various ways. Five years later, Kamal's party Awami League is back in...
Iran

Iran’s Political Arena for the 2024 Elections

Iran's internal politics are being impacted by the upcoming elections, which will determine the composition of the 12th term parliament and the Council of Experts, which is responsible for appointing the Supreme Religious Leader. The elections are the first since...
Gibran Rakabuming Raka (center), the mayor of Solo (Surakarta) and eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, greets Pro-Jokowi volunteers at the Projo National Meeting at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Court Ruling Sparks Debate on Indonesia’s Political Elite

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to its ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to run as a vice-presidential candidate in the February 2024 general election. The court, consisting of eight justices, unanimously dismissed the...
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