Cronyism

A weaponless warzone: Lebanon is already past the brink of collapse

While headlines around the world have kept warning that Lebanon is ‘on the brink of’ collapse for over a year now, most Lebanese will tell you that their state has already collapsed.

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib goes on trial for 1MDB corruption scandal

After repeatedly trying to delay his awaiting trial for plundering billions of dollars from the 1MDB wealth fund, Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak arrives in court.

Japan's prime minister denies he favoured friend as ratings fall

Abe's support has plunged below 30 percent in opinion polls, hit by the scandal and a perception among many voters that his administration is taking them for granted.