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Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court has given the green light to President Tokayev’s bold “reset” of presidential terms after sweeping constitutional reforms, paving the way for him to run once more. This strategic move echoes a playbook famously employed by Russia’s Vladimir Putin
Human Rights Watch reveals that Cambodia’s authorities are forcing confessions to silence activists and opposition figures, deepening concerns about the rapid erosion of political freedoms and escalating human rights violations in the nation
Amnesty International reports Indonesia’s military is silencing dissent by labeling activists and journalists as ‘foreign agents’ through disinformation campaigns, intensifying crackdowns on freedom of expression.
Myanmar’s junta asserts it has shown “benevolence” toward detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, yet widespread reports reveal ongoing brutal crackdowns and human rights abuses under its harsh rule.
Myanmar’s military regime tightens control amid escalating repression, undermining democratic progress. The Lowy Institute warns of deepening authoritarianism threatening regional stability and human rights.
Deepening fear sweeps through parts of Iran as the regime maintains its hardline stance, showing no signs of backing down amid ongoing protests. Worries intensify over escalating crackdowns and mounting human rights abuses
Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, To Lam, has boldly championed policies that strengthen police state control, sparking alarm over civil liberties as the government intensifies its crackdown on dissent and expands public surveillance
China’s new “cookie-cutter” law aims to mold citizens in the Communist Party’s image, intensifying control over personal beliefs and behavior, warns Benedict Rogers of Hong Kong Watch. Critics call it a tool for ideological conformity.
Mongolia’s vibrant democratic spirit faced a dramatic shift in 2025, as electoral autocracy tightened its grip, sparking alarm over eroding institutions and shrinking freedoms, East Asia Forum reveals
Human Rights Watch calls on ASEAN to stand firm against Myanmar junta’s sham elections, denouncing the polls as a blatant attempt to legitimize military rule amid relentless crackdowns on dissent and widespread human rights violations
The Lowy Institute shatters the myth of “soft-liners” within Myanmar’s military, exposing a united hardline front that fuels ongoing repression and instability, crushing any hopes for internal reform within the junta
China’s President Xi Jinping is tightening his grip as worries mount about the future of socialism in the nation. The New York Times delves into how Xi’s bold policies are transforming China’s political and economic landscape
