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What the presidential election tells us about Singaporean politics
What the presidential election tells us about Singaporean politics

Written by Dr Walid Jumblatt Abdullah

Will the presidential election results translate into the general elections in 2025? Probably not, since Tharman is indeed an exception. But the ruling PAP can take heart from the results for reasons already mentioned.

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Taiwan’s ruling party: Reprioritising livelihood concerns?
Taiwan’s ruling party: Reprioritising livelihood concerns?

Written by Roy Ngerng

Any party which is serious about protecting Taiwan’s democracy and sovereignty would need to prioritise workers’ rights.

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Reading tea leaves: Taiwan’s November 2022 ‘midterm’ elections
Reading tea leaves: Taiwan’s November 2022 ‘midterm’ elections

Written by Alexander C. Tan

With the 2024 presidential and legislative elections about two years away — which might as well be an eternity in politics — the DPP has time to regroup and recalibrate its message.

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Political pardons in South Korea: President Yoon’s relationship to rule of law
Political pardons in South Korea: President Yoon’s relationship to rule of law

Written by Hannes B. Mosler

Alongside Japan, South Korea plays a central role for Western allies in the region to support value-based multilateralism with liberal-democratic principles and norms at its core.

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