politics

More than 200 million Indonesians go to the polls on February 14, Valentine’s Day.
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After enduring the worst economic crisis of 2023, Pakistan’s next election should be focused on repair and reform. What’s happening is more like musical chairs.

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Through the lens of QAnon and the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Professor Siva Vaidyanathan explains the attraction of conspiracy theories.

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As Bangladesh votes, the world’s major powers are seeking to exert control over what happens next, with Sheikh Hasina set to win another disputed term.

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As Bangladesh preps for its election, social media is overflowing with information – and being weaponised by political parties.

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Democracy is in peril in Bangladesh with elections widely perceived as flawed. Combined with economic woes and social unrest, the country is on the brink.

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With five Indian states having elections, a new index helps try to understand how pre-existing economic conditions influence people when voting.

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Misinformation is nothing new, but AI, social media and eroding trust in institutions are making the threat stronger than ever.

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Geopolitics in the Middle East are clearly being reshaped by Israel’s war in Gaza but how still remains unclear.

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The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting this week takes place amid a changing dynamic of security and development in the region.

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India relies heavily on oil from the Middle East. The Israel-Hamas conflict could put that at risk.

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