IN FOCUS

‘Real or perceived repression has created a climate of self-censorship among people’

‘National security cannot justify the use of spyware on journalists’

El Salvador: a victory for popular authoritarianism

President Bukele’s security successes rewarded with absolute power

CENTRAL AMERICA

‘A new civil society coalition is emerging to defend democracy against extremism’

‘To change global institutions, we must think boldly while acting strategically’

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘Laos’s leadership of ASEAN raises serious human rights concerns’

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Gaza: international hypocrisy on full display

States that urged strong action on Russia throw their weight behind Israel

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘When it comes to international justice, there should be no place for double standards’

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘Civil society is targeted by politicians who see it as an obstacle to their power’

‘Our response to internationally networked far-right groups must also be globally interconnected’