Dynasties are central to south-east Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands. But they also face persistent difficulties.

WHEN VIETNAM’S president, To Lam, steps up to the microphone in Singapore on May 29th, he will have a spring in his step. Mr Lam is giving the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a gabfest of ...

Japan enters 2026 confronting a convergence of political, economic and demographic pressures that mark a decisive shift in its post-war governance model. The 2024 Lower House and 2025 Upper House ...