Democracy

How human rights are disappearing before our eyes

The moral distinction between liberal democracies and dictatorships is being flattened by the carnage in Gaza.

3 months ago

Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy

Bangladeshis from all walks of life have shown their resilience in the face of autocratic governance. Austin Curtis via Unsplash

4 months ago

Peaceful protest is a right. Listen to the Farmers!

Editorial: Why the government has chosen an authoritarian line so brazenly backing the corporates against the farmers is not really…

4 years ago

Turkey: The Coup & After

Today, Turkish democracy is stronger, it's institutions deeper than four years ago after the failed coup of 2016.

4 years ago

Mahatmas and Dictators: Fiddlers on the Roof

The fiddlers should also keep their eyes open because power deludes and absolute power deludes absolutely

5 years ago

Locking Down Democracy

So, what is the future of Indian democracy, and how can we make it work from home?

5 years ago

‘The government is counting money. We will soon be counting the dead.’

There is a strong demand for participatory democracy, social justice and a radically different economic policy, to support people and…

5 years ago

Hong Kong: ‘Silent’ Majority wants Democracy

The district polls victory is not only symbolic, it is also a pointer that the ossified structures of totalitarianism are…

5 years ago

Maldives: How will the new government rebalance its foreign policy?

The big challenge for the new government in Maldives is how to undo the policies of President Yameen and to…

6 years ago

‘Parliamentary democracy has been smothered in Maldives’

In the backdrop of an escalating political crisis and a purge initiated by Maldives’ President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, former speaker…

7 years ago