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Seoul’s next leader will push policy to the right

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SOUTH KOREA

A career prosecutor new to politics, Yoon faces a steep learning curve. Imposing his stamp on his fractious People Power Party (PPP) will prove difficult. His actual politics are…

Party Congress raises Xi's prestige and power

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CHINA

His name has been written into the Party charter, and he has installed two allies on the Politburo Standing Committee to oversee critical portfolios.

Party priorities decide China’s public appointments

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CHINA

The systems through which officials rise, especially to key positions, and the reasons for their progression, reflect the Communist Party’s priorities and its approach to…

Xi's third term will see stronger state intervention

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CHINA

The outcomes further tighten the grip of the Communist Party and President Xi Jinping personally over the government and the private economy. Increased representation of delegates…

China's Party Congress is a complete victory for Xi

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CHINA

While some significant government personnel appointments remain to be confirmed, these can be expected to follow Xi’s preferences given his clean sweep of filling the Politburo…

Local resistance will thwart reforms in China

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CHINA

Political contention between central and local government.

Biden offers a new impetus for US-German relations

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GERMANY/US

While the election of Joe Biden will facilitate the return of a more trusting and cooperative German-US relationship, Trump’s actions and tone toward Western Europe and Germany in…

Malaysia’s Anwar will step up diplomatic outreach

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MALAYSIA

During his trip, he also held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Anwar has sought to reinvigorate Malaysia’s foreign policy since assuming office in November 2022…

Outlook is bright for Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia

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INDONESIA

Ganjar Pranowo, whose term as governor of Central Java province concluded recently, and Anies Baswedan, former governor of Jakarta, are also in the frame to succeed Joko ‘Jokowi’…

Key security agency will grow stronger in Vietnam

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VIETNAM

Phuc requested that he be allowed to resign, according to a statement issued after the Central Committee meeting which took place, but he was clearly forced from power. His ouster…