SOUTHEAST ASIA

Myanmar’s military catastrophe: three years and counting

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

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Climate change is no longer theoretical. It is a fact of life and a threat to our lives’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Vietnam: another turn of the screw

Environmental activism in the crosshairs of repression

‘The government hates losing face and has zero tolerance for criticism’

‘The government is headed by a former dictator’s son who reached power in a suspicious manner’

‘Historical memory of martial law under Marcos Senior gives us strength to persevere’

Thailand: democratic demands for change thwarted

Military-aligned parties part of new government that excludes election winners

Cambodia’s election a blatant farce

Electoral ritual grounded in repression paves way for dynastic succession

Myanmar: military junta gets a free pass

Regional body should follow civil society’s roadmap towards democracy

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘People understood election monitoring was important to ensure checks and balances’