political dissent

After weeks of violence, Bangladesh has purged itself of a leader who was increasingly seen as autocratic. But the nation’s new leaders face massive challenges.

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Instead of adopting a tough foreign policy line, India must work to regain Bangladeshi people’s trust lost earlier.

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The brutal crackdown on student protesters revealed the totalitarian aims of the prime minister and the resilience of belief in democratic freedoms.

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The 2021 overthrow of the democratically elected government of Myanmar and the ensuing civil conflict has unlocked new ways of imagining its political future.

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Vladimir Putin’s reputation was built on fighting terrorism, yet a month after the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, his policies make Russia more exposed to it.

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Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?

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As Vladimir Putin wins another term in the Kremlin, his use of sham elections to legitimise his control poisons democracy’s value globally.

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While more and more of the country’s voters now live in urban areas, the bulk is still in the countryside. Does this effect voting behaviour?

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Don’t look now, but if you’re worried about the state of democracies now, just wait until next year.

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Political meddling and state violence could break Bangladesh’s fragile hold on democracy.

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Laws restricting basic freedoms may be made in the name of public order and national security, but they are often used against dissident voices.

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