Tag: authoritarianism

In "The Great Pretender: How Ahmed al-Sharaa Won Syria," The Economist explores the political maneuvering of al-Sharaa, whose calculated alliances ...

In a chilling account of life under North Korea's intensified repression during the Covid era, escapees reveal a landscape marked ...

Polls have closed in Uzbekistan's parliamentary election, which has drawn criticism for being held without genuine opposition. Observers note that ...

Recent reports of an alleged coup plot in Tajikistan have raised concerns about political stability as the country approaches a ...

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has signed a new constitution that places the country under the authority of an Islamist group ...

Iran's regime faces deepening infighting as rival factions vie for control amid widespread unrest over corruption and policy failures. The ...

As Tajikistan approaches its upcoming elections, The Economist reports that genuine democratic processes remain improbable. With longstanding authoritarian rule and ...

In Tajikistan, a secretive trial is underway following allegations of a coup plot against President Emomali Rahmon. As concerns over ...

Human Rights Watch reports that Kyrgyzstan's government is intensifying its crackdown on civil and political rights, stifling dissent through legal ...

Under Cambodia’s new leadership, the space for dissent has significantly diminished, raising concerns among activists and observers. The government's tightening ...

In the 2024 Freedom on the Net report, Azerbaijan faces critical scrutiny for its increasing restrictions on digital freedom. The ...

As discussions evolve around potential foreign policy shifts, the Stimson Center urges a reassessment of U.S. approaches to Myanmar under ...

In a recent development, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has expressed his views on the high-profile Allamjonov case in Uzbekistan, highlighting ...

In a significant move for the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the government is set to review its constitution as part ...

In a controversial move, the Turkmenistan government has mandated that state employees surrender their passports. This policy aims to prevent ...

Vietnam's new regime is steadily consolidating power as it navigates economic reforms and international relations. By balancing domestic priorities with ...

Three years post-coup, Myanmar's struggle for democracy intensifies. Amidst ongoing repression, civil society organizations persevere, advocating for human rights and ...

Human Rights Watch reports that under Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia has seen a significant rollback of civil liberties. Restrictions ...

Regional Cooperation in Southeast Asia to Suppress Dissent United Front Against Opposition In recent times, the nations of Southeast Asia ...