ASIA

Turkmenistan: tyranny mutates into dynasty

Ritualistic election enthrones president’s son – but his father retains power behind the throne

South Korean election: women’s rights the biggest loser

Presidential race winner profits from anti-feminist backlash

‘There is nothing resembling real civil society – and no conditions for it to emerge’

Myanmar: junta’s economic power in the firing line

Businesses that prop up military rule under pressure to withdraw

‘As a result of patriarchal norms, women experience discrimination at all levels’

‘If we fail to take appropriate action, the junta will commit more crimes’

‘We will make sure that human rights are on the electoral agenda’

‘The government is dealing with dissent in very concerning ways’

‘No economic or social reform will bring real change unless there is also serious political reform’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Kazakhstan: demands for radical change met with lethal response

President puts himself firmly in Putin’s pocket to deny democracy