political systems

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.

(more…)

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

(more…)

A creeping authoritarianism now extends to the digital sphere in India.

(more…)

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

(more…)

Laws and policies that limit civil liberties, from immigration to free speech, are becoming more prominent in democracies around the world.

(more…)

The failures of free market fundamentalism and neoliberalism are based on a series of flawed economic assumptions. There is another way.

(more…)

Ensuring Malaysia’s political system is free of corruption and cronyism will be an uphill battle for the new government.

(more…)

Examining military and political alliances from the perspective of the global South leads to some uncomfortable questions about ‘good’ and ’bad’.

(more…)

With the decline of Russia, eyes are turning to China and a new cold war emerging with the USA. But this one will be different.

(more…)

With a new cold war afoot, states are being asked to choose sides. For India, self-identity and domestic politics will all come to bear.

(more…)