On 3 June, local government elections and parliamentary by-elections took place in South Korea. The ruling Democratic Party “Toburo” won a decisive victory. Lee Jae Myung’s efforts were not in vain – the Democrats achieved a convincing victory in most of the ‘neutral territory,’ but the post of Mayor of Seoul was preserved by the […]

Political victories achieved through strict party discipline and powerful financial support often result in a deepening of internal divisions, the consequences of which only become noticeable over time. Back in my days as a young public school teacher in Kentucky, I learned fast that in politics, money talks, and anything else (BS) takes a hike […]

The Philippines is more of an object than a subject of the political processes unfolding in Southeast Asia. Nevertheless, everything connected with this country, one way or another, is not only under close observation by leading regional players but also involves their participation to various extents. The question of control over the Philippines is becoming […]

On 13–14 May, the Republic of Korea saw the registration of candidates for the local and by-elections to the National Assembly scheduled for 3 June come to an end. These elections will be the first nationwide vote since the administration of President Lee Jae Myung came to power and are regarded by experts as an important […]

While North Korea seems to have undergone constitutional changes, in South Korea attempts at substantial reform of the basic law have run into obstacles. Initially the main topic of the debate – the presidential term – was pushed into the background, and then parliamentary initiatives failed. The crisis of autumn 2024, which was crowned by […]

In the quiet backwater of Iraq’s political swamp, a rare surge has occurred: a new prime minister has been appointed. However, the ease with which business magnate Ali al-Zaidi secured the post is more alarming than the months-long bickering of his predecessors. Once again, Iraq has found itself trapped in a dynamic where the prayer […]

The global migration problem has not spared Japan, one of the world’s economic leaders. The country’s leadership has to take into account many objective factors when tackling it. The Demographic Situation Looks Increasingly Grim The idea of demographic exacerbation began to appear in connection with Japan’s domestic political situation at the end of the previous […]

Following its landslide victory in the February 8 election, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), in close cooperation with the Ishin no Kai party, is promoting initiatives to increase Japan’s military capabilities. At first glance, nothing has changed after the Diet elections, and the LDP continues to dominate politics. While this is largely true, several details […]

Serious setbacks have marked the latest attempts by Taiwan’s current leadership to position itself on the international stage as an “autonomous,” i.e., independent from the People’s Republic of China, participant of international relations. The formation of the “autonomy” component of the Taiwan issue The multi-layered and multifaceted Taiwan issue dates back to October 1971 when […]

On 6 May 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Unification held a briefing where it presented key changes to the DPRK’s Constitution, adopted earlier that year, to journalists and experts. The main amendments include a definitive abandonment of the reunification paradigm, the removal of outdated rhetoric, and a certain strengthening of the power of the […]

The history of the United States of America is full of violence and illegal killings of innocent people on its land and abroad. The illegal shooting at Kent State University is one of the examples. On 4 May 1970, the Ohio National Guard in Kent, Ohio, United States of America, shot and illegally killed 4 […]

The Iran war exposes deep political divisions within US leadership, highlighting internal instability rather than global strength. Key officials pursue conflicting strategies driven by personal power ambitions instead of coherent national interests. This growing internal rivalry is weakening America’s global position and signaling a shift in the balance of power. Introduction Neither in Venezuela nor […]