South East Asia’s appetite for dynasties just got bigger

Kazi Mahmood
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:47:33 +0000
Opinion, Dynasty, Nepotism, Politics

Southeast Asia’s political landscape is a tapestry woven with the threads of dynastic rule, where family names often eclipse democratic ideals. From Malaysia to Thailand, Indonesia to Cambodia, political dynasties have shaped governance, sparking debates about nepotism and the health of democracy. Can the region break free from this cycle, or are dynasties an unshakable …