Politics

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, already in jail, has been found guilty on new corruption charges linked to the 1MDB scandal. This analysis explores the political fallout for Anwar Ibrahim's government.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with families of fallen officers on Dec. 26, promising 'special compensation for special sacrifices' and emphasizing state responsibility.

North Korea is pursuing a dual strategy at year's end, publicizing new factory openings for domestic stability while ordering an expansion of missile production to flex military muscle.

Bangladesh's opposition leader Tarique Rahman has returned from a 17-year exile to a welcome of over one million supporters. This move could significantly reshape the nation's political landscape.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a major increase in missile and shell production and unveiled an 8,700-ton nuclear sub, signaling a deepening military alignment with Russia.

Japan's foreign resident population is approaching the 10% mark decades faster than official forecasts predicted, forcing a national reckoning on labor, identity, and social integration.

Japan's cabinet has approved a record $58 billion defense budget for 2026, aiming to counter threats from China by acquiring long-range missiles and a massive drone force.

Pakistan has agreed to a landmark $4 billion arms deal with authorities in eastern Libya, its largest ever. However, the deal's future is uncertain due to a standing UN arms embargo.

With over 1,000 dead from floods in Aceh, Indonesia, residents are raising white flags as President Prabowo Subianto refuses foreign aid, claiming the situation is 'under control'.

The US has struck IS targets in Nigeria, with President Trump citing the protection of Christians. Nigerian officials, however, have pushed back, calling it a joint anti-terror operation unrelated to religion.

In 2025, new leaders—Sanae Takaichi in Japan and Lee Jae Myung in South Korea—took power, setting the stage for a new era in bilateral relations. An analysis of the diplomatic, economic, and security issues.

South Korea's unification ministry plans to merge its Hanawon resettlement centers for North Korean defectors next year due to a sharp decline in arrivals since the COVID-19 pandemic.