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Indonesia’s return to an authoritarian developmental state

With the passing of the anti-worker Omnibus Law, President Jokowi's administration follows the path of Indonesia's dark past

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Jacinda Ardern, hero to liberals abroad, is validated at home

New Zealand’s PM is coasting to victory in national elections. But it's unclear how far she will push her progressive promises

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The Indian National Congress' identity crisis

India needs an effective opposition to fight Modi's authoritarianism. But the Congress is too engaged in navel-gazing

By Sanjay Kapoor

Reuters

A Trump-like anti-intellectual

Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, steps down. During his tenure, he failed to achieve most of his goals

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Thailand’s anti-establishment protests

For many young people, these protests are the last chance to fight for a better politics that respects popular sovereignty

By Janjira Sombatpoonsiri

Reuters

China alone

Beijing's increasingly aggressive expansionism makes the Indo-Pacific's major democracies close their ranks

By Brahma Chellaney

Reuters

Like a Gaulish village of democracy

Mongolia's democracy has held its ground between authoritarian neighbours like Russia and China. But now, it's under threat

By Niels Hegewisch

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Workers' rights in India are under attack

In India, migrant workers face poverty and an uncertain future, as so-called ‘labour reforms’ undo many hard-earned rights

By Sanjay Kapoor

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North Korea increases the pressure

Through targeted provocations, Pyongyang wants to strengthen its position and achieve a relaxation of sanctions

By Henning Effner

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Thailand’s ‘managed democracy’ is under pressure

In the shadow of Covid-19, authoritarians seize the opportunity to concentrate power – also in Thailand’s fragile democracy

By Siripan Nogsuan Sawasdeee