Tag: authoritarianism

The Lowy Institute shatters the myth of "soft-liners" within Myanmar's military, exposing a united hardline front that fuels ongoing repression ...

China's President Xi Jinping is tightening his grip as worries mount about the future of socialism in the nation. The ...

In an exclusive Rolling Stone exposé, a former captive reveals harrowing experiences under the new Syrian president's detention. The ordeal ...

A military junta is undergoing a bold rebranding effort to set the stage for upcoming elections, even as a UN ...

Vietnam's Interior Minister To Lam is rapidly tightening his grip on power, asserting control with bold and decisive actions. His ...

Syria is set to hold its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, marking a significant moment in ...

Azerbaijan cracks down on independent journalists amid rising tensions, as Europe intensifies efforts to secure Azerbaijani gas supplies. The clash ...

Syria, once a fortress of informants under Assad's regime, is now unraveling at the seams. The nation finds itself fractured, ...

The Bangladesh government is calling for a united front to safeguard against the looming threat of "authoritarianism," warns Selma Sun. ...

Turkmenistan's government consistently prioritizes authoritarian control over public welfare, leaving its citizens without basic services and freedoms. This neglect not ...

The EU's relationship with Azerbaijan uncovers a concerning trend, potentially serving as a model for authoritarian regimes. Amid ongoing human ...

In Tajikistan, a growing sense of disenfranchisement among the youth is igniting a troubling surge in radicalism. With economic instability ...

As Mongolia gears up for its democratic elections, the nation stands at a crossroads, grappling with the challenges of embracing ...

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Kuwait's recent turn towards authoritarian governance has unexpectedly opened doors for much-needed economic reform. With political dissent being stifled, the ...

In a bold move, the former President Trump's administration has ramped up efforts to centralize authority through a recent executive ...

Brunei grapples with severe limitations on media and internet freedom, a situation underscored by the Civicus Monitor. The government imposes ...

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Turkmenistan has ramped up its assault on press freedom, with Reporters sans frontières shedding light on the alarming plight of ...

In "The Great Pretender: How Ahmed al-Sharaa Won Syria," The Economist delves into the intriguing political dance of al-Sharaa, whose ...