DONALD KIRK
Mr. Kirk, based in Seoul and Washington, has been covering Asia for decades for…
Latest Articles
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue — Seoul and Havana Tell Pyongyang To Stew
The Pyongyang-Havana axis appears to have collapsed with the opening, on Valentine’s Day, of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Havana.
Likely Election of Indonesia’s Pro-China Defense Minister as President Leaves Washington Nonplussed
Prabowo Subianto is a strongman whose record as a general does not augur well for democracy in the world’s largest Muslim nation.
Washington on the Spot After Losing Party in Pakistan Vote Moves To Form Government, Despite Unpopularity of Military Machine
A former three-time prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, stands ready to form a coalition government excluding the popular ex-premier and cricket star Imran Khan and members of his banned party.
Pakistan in Chaos as Early Vote Tallies Suggest Strong Showing for Imran Khan
The country’s military-dominated system has been rocked by the jailed former prime minister and star of cricket.
Pakistan Election Looks Like Window Dressing for Military Control as the Most Popular Candidate Is in Prison
‘I think most Pakistani voters will tell you that Pakistan’s democracy is badly damaged,’ one analyst says.
Not Quite Cricket as Pakistan’s Ex-Premier, Imran Khan, Faces Years in Prison — or Worse — After Running Afoul of Military
The army is particularly eager to smite its foes in advance of elections for parliament on February 8 — and public enemy no. 1 is the wildly popular ex-cricket star.
© 2024 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.
Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.
