Gen Z Has Finally Found Its Karl Marx
The German philosopher’s “Grundrisse” is an indispensable guide to our current chaos—from AI to the rise of China.
The generals could subvert last week’s opposition victory, but it would guarantee a political crisis.
A landslide opposition victory signals an irrepressible urge for change.
Regardless of election results, Bangkok will keep leaning toward China.
Political scion Paetongtarn Shinawatra aims for a landslide victory on May 14—if the conservative establishment will accept it.
The country is struggling to legalize an industry at the center of its economy but the margins of its society.
Protesters have adopted humor and wit to critique the country’s politics.
One of the United States’ oldest security partners in Asia is increasingly marching to Beijing’s music.
A distracted international community hasn’t been watching.
Government courts accuse students of attempting to overthrow the monarchy.
Brutal police responses have prompted a shift in once-peaceful movements.
The pandemic has become an excuse for expanding authoritarianism.
Diminishing tourism has created new incentives for the illegal wildlife trade.
Mutant viruses, rich Chinese tourists, and a military government no one trusts are among the reasons cases are surging.
The Biden administration must prepare to stand up for protesters.
Facing a military-backed government, Thai protesters find musical inspiration.
With the world on fire from Thailand to Nigeria, there wasn’t much talk of international affairs in the final debate of the 2020 campaign—and when there was, both candidates defended flawed approaches to North Korea.
Both the government and demonstrators are borrowing tactics from Hong Kong.
After a confrontation with the royal motorcade, the government is cracking down.