The recent rise in Islamist violence in Bangladesh is caught up in a polarizing political debate over the country’s identity.

The adoption of the junta-drafted constitution is the latest episode in the deterioration of Thailand’s democratic system.

If President Xi Jinping hopes to extend his leadership beyond two terms, he must prevent the Communist Party from selecting a successor in the coming months.

The rise of hard-line identity politics at the center of Jakarta’s gubernatorial election raises questions about Indonesia’s reputation for tolerance.