SOUTHEAST ASIA

Vietnam: another turn of the screw

Environmental activism in the crosshairs of repression

‘The government hates losing face and has zero tolerance for criticism’

‘The government is headed by a former dictator’s son who reached power in a suspicious manner’

‘Historical memory of martial law under Marcos Senior gives us strength to persevere’

Thailand: democratic demands for change thwarted

Military-aligned parties part of new government that excludes election winners

Cambodia’s election a blatant farce

Electoral ritual grounded in repression paves way for dynastic succession

Myanmar: military junta gets a free pass

Regional body should follow civil society’s roadmap towards democracy

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘People understood election monitoring was important to ensure checks and balances’

ASEAN: ‘There is a lack of a consistent approach and political will to address the Myanmar crisis’

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Thailand: time for democracy

Military must accept pro-democracy opposition’s overwhelming election victory