Banyan
Our columnist offers perspective on Asian politics, economics, and culture
Asia
Sheikh Hasina faces her biggest crisis in years
Bangladesh’s prime minister shuts down the country
Asia
Indians have grown used to getting nice things from politicians
It’s no longer enough to win votes
Asia
Ancient artistic loot will finally make its way back to Cambodia
On July 3rd the Metropolitan Museum in New York will return artefacts to the country
Asia
The army-backed establishment in Thailand goes after its enemies
Thaksin Shinawatra’s case is just one of many
Asia
Why caste still matters in Indian politics
Narendra Modi must rethink his approach to Hinduism’s social hierarchy
Asia
How the Philippines is turning the water-cannon on China
Ferdinand Marcos’s flip is a huge gift to America. But dangers lie ahead
Asia
Want to stop a third world war? Pick up the phone
America’s and China’s defence ministers will meet in Singapore. They need to talk more
Asia
In South-East Asia, the war in Gaza is roiling emotions
The governments of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have responded very differently
Asia
Meet the maharajas of the world’s biggest democracy
Indian officialdom still treats citizens like subjects
Asia
The family feud that holds the Philippines back
Squabbling between the Marcos and Duterte clans makes politics unpredictable
Asia
Lawrence Wong will be only the fourth PM in Singapore’s history
The next leader promises continuity and change
Asia
Some Australians are increasingly sceptical of AUKUS
The government needs to sell its ground-breaking security pact much harder
Asia
For a glimpse at Japan’s future, look at its convenience stores
The country’s 7-Eleven shops show the importance of immigration