Among Asian countries, Japan is least satisfied with its democracy, survey finds
More people across the globe are unhappy with the state of democracy in their countries than are content, according to a new poll that showed 56 percent of people in Japan voicing dissatisfaction. The survey, released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center, found that 56 ...
Foreign-born candidates discuss challenges and prejudice on the Tokyo campaign trail
In a nation where there are few foreign-born politicians in local assemblies or in the Diet, the sight of a candidate openly touting his or her foreign background through loudspeakers on the campaign trail can come as a surprise. Reactions to their candidacy vary — ...
Junichiro Koizumi: Maverick reformer left Japan all shook up
Junichiro Koizumi is regarded as the most accomplished politician of the Heisei Era, according to one survey.
Is a new era dawning for women in politics?
Last Sunday's local elections saw the largest number of female assembly and mayoral candidates being elected ever.
The European Union delivered formal congratulations to Ukraine's novice president-elect Monday but made clear it expects TV comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy to pursue halting reforms, including fighting corruption. In a joint letter as Zelenskiy's landslide victory over President Petro Poroshenko was confirmed, European Council President Donald ...
Environment emerges as major issue for Australian voters ahead of May election
The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, a poll showed on Sunday, but health care and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month's election. For 32 percent of Australians, access to affordable health services is the ...
Facebook signals softer stance on political ad rules for EU elections
Facebook Inc.'s head of global affairs said the social-media company is willing to explore ways to exempt some European parties and EU elections from its rules about online political advertising, the Financial Times reported. Executive Nick Clegg made the offer in a letter to the ...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo should use his second term to double down on his reform efforts as well as resist more strongly the creep of hard-line Islam into what has been a model of tolerance for the Muslim world.
The roots of right-wing dominance in Israel
There are important structural reasons for Likud's durability in power, and a strong economy is just the start.
Foxconn's Terry Gou says he will follow order of sea goddess to run for Taiwan presidency
Foxconn founder Terry Gou has claimed divine endorsement for his bid to become Taiwan's president: support of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. The billionaire told reporters after visiting a New Taipei City temple Wednesday that the goddess had encouraged him to "come forward" to support ...
Indonesia's Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo on track to win presidency: pollsters
Indonesians have voted in the world's biggest single-day election, with unofficial tallies putting President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo ahead with 55 percent with around 38 percent of votes counted. Kompas news channel has Jokowi leading with 55.37 percent in the bitterly fought campaign dominated by promises ...
