Editing Dominant-party system (section)

===Asia===
*'''{{flag|Afghanistan|1978}}''': In [[Democratic Republic of Afghanistan|Afghanistan]], the [[People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan]] was the only legal political party from 1978 until 1987 when other parties were allowed while the PDPA remained the dominant political party until 1992.
*'''{{flag|Bangladesh}}''': In [[Bangladesh]], the [[Awami League]] was the country's predominant political party between 1972 and 1975 and from 2009 to 2024. After the [[Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman|military coup of 1975]], the [[Bangladesh Nationalist Party]] (BNP) became the dominant political force between 1977 and 1982. Under the autocratic regime of General [[Hussain Muhammad Ershad]], the [[Jatiya Party (Ershad)|Jatiya Party]] was the dominant party between 1986 and 1990. Bangladesh Awami League again became the dominant political party in 2008 and ended in 2024 after [[Sheikh Hasina]]'s resignation amid the [[Student–People's uprising|2024 Bangladesh protests]].
*'''{{flag|Burma|1948}}''': The [[Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League]] in Burma (now Myanmar) from 1948 to 1962. The [[Union Solidarity and Development Party]] from 2011 to 2016 (as a [[State Peace and Development Council|military junta]] from 1988 to 2011).
*'''{{flag|Cambodia}}''': The [[Democratic Party (Cambodia)|Democratic Party]] was the dominant party in Cambodia from 1946 to 1955, The [[Sangkum]] in Cambodia was the dominant party under Prince [[Norodom Sihanouk]] as head of government from 1955 to 1970. Under the [[Khmer Republic]] the [[Social Republican Party]] was the dominant party under General [[Lon Nol]] from 1972 to 1975.
*'''{{flag|Republic of China}}''': The [[Kuomintang]] established a ''de facto'' [[Dang Guo|one-party state]] in the [[Republic of China (1912–1949)|Republic of China on the mainland]] and subsequently on [[Taiwan]] until political liberalization and the lifting of [[martial law in Taiwan|martial law]] in the late 1980s. The Kuomintang continued to dominate the political system until the victory of the opposition [[Democratic Progressive Party]] in the [[2000 Taiwanese presidential election|2000 presidential election]]. The Kuomintang maintained control of the [[Legislative Yuan]] until [[2016 Taiwanese legislative election|2016]].
*'''{{Flag|India}}:''' The [[Indian National Congress]] had continuously ruled the [[parliament of India]] and various [[State legislature (India)|state legislatures]] since independence in 1947 to 1977 and 1980 to 1989.
**'''[[Odisha]]''': The [[Biju Janata Dal]] had ruled the [[Odisha Legislative Assembly|state legislature of Odisha]] for 24 years (winning election for five consecutive times from 2000 to 2024).
**'''[[Sikkim]]:''' The [[Sikkim Democratic Front]] had ruled the [[Sikkim Legislative Assembly|state legislature of Sikkim]] for 24 years (winning election for five consecutive times from 1994 to 2019).
**'''[[Tripura]]:''' The [[Left Front (Tripura)|Tripura Left Front]], comprising parties such as the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]], the [[Communist Party of India]], [[All India Forward Bloc]] and the [[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|Revolutionary Socialist Party]] had ruled the [[Tripura Legislative Assembly|state legislature of Tripura]] for 24 years (winning election for five consecutive times from 1993 to 2018).
**'''[[West Bengal]]:''' The [[Left Front (West Bengal)|West Bengal Left Front]], comprising parties such as the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]], the [[Communist Party of India]], [[All India Forward Bloc]] and the [[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|Revolutionary Socialist Party]] had ruled the [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly|state legislature of West Bengal]] for 34 years (winning election for seven consecutive times from 1977 to 2011).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Democracy|first=Peoples'|date=June 24, 2007|title=West Bengal: How The Left Front And Its Government Emerged|url=http://archives.peoplesdemocracy.in/2007/0624/06242007_biman%20basu.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815214713/http://archives.peoplesdemocracy.in/2007/0624/06242007_biman%20basu.htm|archive-date=August 15, 2017}}</ref> 
*'''{{flag|Indonesia}}''': The [[Golkar]] (acronym of ''Golongan Karya'' or Functional Groups) organization, in power from 1971 to 1999 in support for [[Suharto|President Suharto]].
** {{flag|Central Java}}: Dominated by the [[Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle]] since 2003. Led by [[Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle]] politicians during 2003-2023
** {{flagicon image|City Flag of Depok.svg}} [[Depok]] City: Led by [[Prosperous Justice Party]] politicians during 2005-2025
*'''{{flag|Iran|1964}}''': The [[Iran Novin Party]] dominated Iran's [[Islamic Consultative Assembly|parliament]], [[Cabinet of Iran|cabinet]], and local councils from 1964 until Iran became a one-party state in 1975.
*'''{{flag|Israel}}''': [[Mapai]] in Israel was the dominant party from the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 (and before 1944 they won the [[Assembly of Representatives (Mandatory Palestine)|Assembly of Representatives]] since 1925) until merging into present-day [[Israeli Labor Party]] in 1968. The Labor Party started losing influence in the 1970s, particularly following the [[Yom Kippur War]], and eventually lost power in the [[1977 Israeli legislative election|1977 election]]. The Labor Party continued to participate in several coalition governments until 2009.
*'''{{flag|Japan}}''': [[Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)|Liberal Democratic Party]] (LDP), in power [[1955 System|1955–1993]], 1996–2009 and since 2012. After the [[2024 Japanese general election]], LDP no longer has a majority in the [[House of Representatives (Japan)|House of Representatives]].
*'''{{flag|South Korea}}''': [[Conservatism in South Korea|Conservative parties]]: [[Liberal Party (South Korea)]] in power 1948–1960, [[Democratic Republican Party (South Korea)]] in power 1962–1980, [[Democratic Justice Party]] in power 1980–1990, [[Democratic Liberal Party (South Korea)]] in power 1990–1995, [[New Korea Party]] in power 1995–1997 and [[Saenuri Party]] in power 2008–2017.
*'''{{flag|Malaysia}}''': [[Barisan Nasional]] (BN), in power from 1974 to 2018, defeated in [[2018 Malaysian general election|2018 election]]. Also in a coalition government with [[Perikatan Nasional]] from 2020 to 2022 in the wake of [[2020 Malaysian political crisis]], with BN leading from 2021 to 2022. Its predecessor [[Alliance Party (Malaysia)|Perikatan]] also held power from 1955 to 1973. After the [[2022 Malaysian general election]], despite currently in a coalition government led by [[Pakatan Harapan]], BN is no longer dominant in the Malaysian politics.
**'''{{flag|Johor}}''': Barisan Nasional (and its predecessor Perikatan), in power from 1954 to 2018, defeated in 2018 election. Regained power in the wake of [[2020 Malaysian political crisis]] and won the [[2022 Johor state election]].
**'''{{flag|Kedah}}''': Barisan Nasional (and its predecessor Perikatan), in power from 1955 to 2008, defeated in 2008 election. Regained power in the 2013 state elections, but defeated again in the [[2018 Kedah state election|2018 election]].
**'''{{flag|Kelantan}}''': Barisan Nasional, in power from 1978, when they won the [[1978 Malaysian state elections#Kelantan|1978 state election in Kelantan]] and governed in a coalition with [[Pan-Malaysian Islamic Front|BERJASA]], until 1990, when BN were defeated in [[1990 Malaysian state elections#Kelantan|that year's election]].
**'''{{flag|Melaka}}''': Barisan Nasional (and its predecessor Perikatan), in power from 1955 to 2018, defeated in 2018 election. Regained power in the wake of [[2020 Malaysian political crisis]] and won the [[2021 Melaka state election]].
**'''{{flag|Negeri Sembilan}}''': Barisan Nasional (and its predecessor Perikatan), in power from 1955 to 2018, defeated in 2018 election. Currently BN is in a government coalition led by [[Pakatan Harapan]] after the 2023 state election. 
**'''{{flag|Penang}}''': Barisan Nasional, in power from 1974 to 2008 under main component party in Penang [[Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia|Gerakan]], defeated in 2008 election. Gerakan as a single party also won state election in 1969, winning it from BN predecessor Perikatan, who held power in the state from 1955.
**'''{{flag|Perak}}''': Barisan Nasional, in power from 1974 to 2008, defeated in 2008 election. BN regained power in 2009 as a result of [[2009 Perak constitutional crisis]], and won the 2013 Perak state election. BN would lose the Perak government again after defeat in the 2018 state election, but regained power in the wake of [[2020 Malaysian political crisis]]. Its predecessor [[Alliance Party (Malaysia)|Perikatan]] also held power from 1955 to 1969. Currently lead a coalition government with [[Pakatan Harapan]] after the [[2022 Perak state election]].
**'''{{flag|Perlis}}''': Barisan Nasional (and its predecessor Perikatan), in power from 1955 to 2022, defeated in [[2022 Perlis state election|2022 election]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/ge15-pn-win-14-state-seats-perlis-form-government-392648|title=GE15: PN win 14 state seats in Perlis to form government|work=[[Bernama]]|date=20 November 2022|access-date=23 November 2022|publisher=[[Astro Awani]]}}</ref> 
**'''{{flag|Sabah}}''': Barisan Nasional, in power from 1976 to 1985 (led by component party [[Sabah People's United Front|BERJAYA]]), 1986 to 1990 (led by component party [[United Sabah Party|PBS]]), and from 1994 to 2018 (led by component party [[United Malay National Organization|UMNO Sabah]]). Currently BN is in a coalition government with [[Gabungan Rakyat Sabah]] (GRS), after the [[2020 Sabah state election]]. PBS also led the state government as a single party from 1985 to 1986, and as part of [[Gagasan Rakyat]] coalition from 1990 to 1994. Before BN, [[Alliance Party (Malaysia)|Perikatan Sabah]] (Sabah Alliance) holds power in Sabah from its independence in 1963 to 1976.
**'''{{flag|Selangor}}''': Barisan Nasional, in power from 1974 to 2008, defeated in 2008 election. Its predecessor Perikatan also held power from 1955 to 1969. 
**'''{{flag|Terengganu}}''': Barisan Nasional (and its predecessor Perikatan), in power from 1955 to 2018, with exception to 1959–1961 and 1999–2004, when the state government were controlled by [[Parti Islam Se-Malaysia]] (PAS). Defeated in the [[2018 Terengganu state election|2018 election]].
*'''{{Flag|Northern Cyprus}}''': The [[National Unity Party (Northern Cyprus)|National Unity Party]] governed from 1983 to 2005. 
*'''{{flag|Philippines|1986}}''': The [[Nacionalista Party (Philippines)|Nacionalista Party]] in the [[Philippines]] was the dominant party during various times in the nation's history from [[4th Philippine Legislature|1916]]–[[2nd National Assembly of the Philippines|1941]], and on [[1st Congress of the Commonwealth of the Philippines|1945]]. From [[Interim Batasang Pambansa|1978]] to [[Regular Batasang Pambansa|1986]] [[Kilusang Bagong Lipunan]] operated as a dominant party. 
*'''{{Flag|Sri Lanka}}''': The [[United National Party]] from 1977 to 1994, and the [[Sri Lanka Freedom Party]] from 1994 to 2015 (except for a brief interregnum from 2001 to 2004).
*'''{{Flag|Syria}}''': The [[Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region|Syrian Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party]] ruled from 1963 to 2024, with nominal multi-party system from 2012. 
*'''{{Flag|Thailand}}''': The [[Thai Rak Thai Party]] was the first political party to surpass the majority in the [[House of Representatives (Thailand)|House of Representatives]]. During the [[2005 Thai general election|general election]], it became a dominant party until a [[2006 Thai coup d'état|coup d'état]] ousted Prime Minister [[Thaksin Shinawatra]] and the dissolution of the House in 2006.
*'''{{Flag|Yemen}}''': [[General People's Congress (Yemen)|General People's Congress]], In power effectively from 1982 (1982–1990 sole legal party) to 2015, ceded effective control after [[Houthi takeover in Yemen|Houthi takeover of Sana'a]].