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Southeast Asia democracy
In Asia’s 3 Biggest Democracies, COVID-19 has Entrenched Inequality and Democratic Regression
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The effects of the pandemic have fallen most heavily on minorities, while leaders have used COVID-19 as a pretext to expand their executive power.
Cambodia’s COVID-19 Response in the Headlines with New State of Emergency
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the passing of the legislation that had generated controversy since it had begun to be floated.
ASEAN and Non-Interference: What Do Cambodia’s Evolving Opposition Dynamics Reveal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Southeast Asia’s evolving approach to non-interference and the cross-border impacts of Cambodia’s recent opposition dynamics.
The Future of Singapore’s Politics in Focus Amid Election Speculation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Developments in the country’s politics have come under greater scrutiny ahead of the next polls.
What Thailand’s Elections Can and Can’t Do for its Democracy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the holding of an elusive election in the Southeast Asian state would be a notable step in the restoration of democratic rule, the harder work of managing wider political divisions lies ahead.
Southeast Asia Between Democracy and Authoritarianism: Look Beyond the Litmus Tests
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While there are important markers to assess the evolution of regime transitions, they can oversimplify more complex developments.
In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy
By HuiHui Ooi
Malaysia has bucked Southeast Asia's trend toward authoritarianism.
What’s in the New Thailand-Cambodia Border Checkpoint?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move is part of a longstanding effort by both sides to manage the opportunities and challenges in their shared border.
Democracy in Asia: A Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
By Leena Rikkila Tamang and Mette Bakken
How has democracy fared in Asia over the last decade – and what can help in pushing the agenda forward?
Democracy and Human Rights Shouldn’t Take a Backseat in US Southeast Asia Policy
By Michael Larkin and Hunter Marston
"As the world’s most powerful democracy, the United States can and should do more to support Southeast Asia’s democracies."
Are Southeast Asia’s Strongmen Here to Stay?
By Hunter Marston
Across the region, inequality, globalization, and nationalism have given a boost to more authoritarian leaders.
A ‘Prayut Effect’ in Southeast Asia?
By Mong Palatino
The junta chief’s way of politics offers a cautionary tale for the region’s new leaders.
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