Tag: authoritarianism

As Mongolia prepares for its democratic elections, the nation faces the complexities of navigating political freedoms amid the influence of ...

Turkmenistan: Taking Megalomania to New Heights In the heart of Central Asia, Turkmenistan stands as a striking testament to the ...

Kuwait's recent shift towards authoritarian governance has paradoxically created a pathway for economic reform. As political dissent is curtailed, the ...

In a recent executive order, former President Trump's administration has intensified efforts to consolidate power, stifling dissent and curbing civil ...

Brunei faces significant restrictions on media and internet freedom, as highlighted by the Civicus Monitor. The government enforces strict controls ...

In a surprising turn of political sentiment, a growing movement in Nepal is advocating for the return of the monarchy ...

In recent years, the political landscape of the United states has witnessed a remarkable shift, raising concerns among scholars and ...

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 ...