The three-time premier was ousted in a 1999 coup after he chose Pervez Musharraf to take over the military’s top job, a mistake he surely has in mind as the former dictator’s successor prepares to step down.
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Amid Cambodia stalemate, judicial reform promised — and unlikely
Cambodia’s longtime leader has good reason to parrot a crowd-pleasing stance.
Could Hun Sen’s grip on Cambodia be loosening?
The July election handed a humiliatingly slim win to Sen, one of the world’s longest serving leaders.
Afghan presidential race kicks off amid renewed violence
Pressures are high to avoid a repeat of the 2009 election, which was marred by allegations of fraud and vote-rigging.
Indian oppo doubles-down on polarizing Modi
Chief Gujarat minister has rehabilitated his reputation — sort of.
Australian Labor navigates the wilderness
The central question, of course, is how to win back power.
Tajikistan opposition picks candidate in foregone race
Oinikhol Bobonazarova faces a formidable opponent in President Rakhmon, who has been in power for over two decades.
Tony Abbott faces obstacles after election win
But heralding a conservative resurgence in Australia is premature.
Right turn for Australia will look familiar to U.S.
More about cultural and social issues than economic ones, Saturday’s election will offer Tony Abbott the chance to capitalize on resentment.
Chinese birth control scandal bad news for Xi the reformer
Given that China’s one-child policy has spawned a byzantine system of regulations, it is unsurprising that transparency is limited, if nonexistent.
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