ASIA

Thailand: new prime minister, same old problems

Repressive laws likely to remain despite change at the top

Bangladesh’s opportunity for democracy

Protest movement forces out authoritarian leader to create new possibilities

Cambodia’s young environmental activists pay a heavy price

Jailing of Mother Nature members part of broader pattern of repression

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Thailand’s LGBTQI+ rights breakthrough

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

Myanmar: international democratic solidarity urgently needed

Ruling junta doubles down on violence in response to setbacks

CONFLICT | CRISIS

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

Strongman leader weakened as results fall short of expectations

Indonesia’s election spells trouble for civil society

Former general accused of human rights abuses likely next president

Pakistan’s election outcomes leave many unhappy

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

Myanmar’s military catastrophe: three years and counting

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

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Democracy alive and well in Taiwan

Vibrant election campaign against backdrop of China’s threat