ASIA

Hong Kong’s crackdown intensifies

Latest tools of repression include new school lessons and tougher national security law

FREEDOMS

EAST ASIA

07.Sep.2024

Thailand: new prime minister, same old problems

Repressive laws likely to remain despite change at the top

FREEDOMS

SOUTHEAST ASIA

21.Aug.2024

Bangladesh’s opportunity for democracy

Protest movement forces out authoritarian leader to create new possibilities

FREEDOMS

SOUTH ASIA

10.Aug.2024

Cambodia’s young environmental activists pay a heavy price

Jailing of Mother Nature members part of broader pattern of repression

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

SOUTHEAST ASIA

31.Jul.2024

Thailand’s LGBTQI+ rights breakthrough

Marriage equality law repays decades of activism – but the struggle continues

INCLUSION

SOUTHEAST ASIA

27.Jun.2024

Myanmar: international democratic solidarity urgently needed

Ruling junta doubles down on violence in response to setbacks

CONFLICT | CRISIS

SOUTHEAST ASIA

22.Jun.2024

India’s election: cracks start to show in authoritarian rule

Strongman leader weakened as results fall short of expectations

DEMOCRACY

SOUTH ASIA

07.Jun.2024

Indonesia’s election spells trouble for civil society

Former general accused of human rights abuses likely next president

DEMOCRACY

SOUTHEAST ASIA

13.Mar.2024

Pakistan’s election outcomes leave many unhappy

Voters have signalled they want an end to army’s power

DEMOCRACY

SOUTH ASIA

20.Feb.2024

Myanmar’s military catastrophe: three years and counting

Junta doesn’t have full control – and is lashing out at civilians

CONFLICT | CRISIS

SOUTHEAST ASIA

01.Feb.2024