ASIA

‘Controversial legislative measures triggered a citizen-led mass movement’

Japan’s right-wing populist rise

Xenophobic party benefits from economic anger to win significant parliamentary presence

‘Arrests were made during a time of political crisis and many were politically motivated’

‘The diaspora is playing key roles in advocating for human rights and raising international awareness’

Bangladesh’s next chapter: progress and pitfalls in democratic reform

Almost a year after an autocrat was toppled, the risk remains of a return to authoritarianism

‘Authoritarian laws outlast authoritarian rulers, so we must dismantle them’

‘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