For years, multinational companies operated in the Middle East with the belief that while politics could flare up, trade would largely continue. That assumption, while once reasonable, is now under ...

Donald Trump has thrust Iran, the Middle East, the United States and his own presidency across a fateful threshold by ...

Weak demand, a delay in Verra’s deforestation risk maps and Article 6 uncertainty has hurt project developers. The recent resignation of Malaysia’s environment minister is also expected to slow carbon ...

Political dynasties are stronger than ever in Southeast Asia, as the offspring of former leaders hold power in half of the region's countries. Brunei remains one of the world's last absolute ...

The persistence of political dynasties hinges on three interconnected factors: Name recognition, resource control and patronage networks, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.

IS sympathisers in Southeast Asia have been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in the region, most notably the 2017 siege of Marawi City in southern Philippines which killed more than ...

There are fears of prolonged political chaos in South Korea. If not resolved quickly, the turmoil could destabilize East Asia.

In Southeast Asia, women's political involvement has been shaped by a combination of traditional gender roles, societal norms, and evolving political contexts. Even in countries where women have ...

While Southeast Asia is not an isolated case — political dynasties are prevalent in the West (think Bushes and Trudeaus, among others) — the difference is just how many of the familiar names ...

Family-run conglomerates in south-east Asia have proved remarkably resilient through the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the 2008 global financial crisis and Covid-19.

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