ASIA

‘Democratic states have been slow to recognise Chinese transnational repression on their soil’

The silencing of Hong Kong

Five years of extraordinary repression have curbed a once vibrant democracy movement

‘The roots of young people’s political disengagement lie in their lack of representation’

South Korea‘s democracy renewed

New president leads a country strengthened by civic resistance but facing economic and political challenges

Human rights the hidden casualty in Kashmir conflict

Fragile ceasefire persists between India and Pakistan but rights abuses continue

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘As far-right forces gain ground, the political landscape is shifting to the right’

‘Authorities silence dissent by accusing activists of extremism, terrorism and spreading false information’

‘We are witnessing ecocide in West Papua, one of the world’s richest biodiversity centres’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The ceasefire offers a narrow window for real change’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Despite deep-rooted prejudice against Dalits, encouraging shifts are emerging among young urban people’