Democracy

Why India’s ruling party is confident of being in power for long

Its ability to set the terms of the national discourse and political agility prompts BJP leaders to claim that they…

2 weeks ago

Liberal democracy shrinks in India, Turkey and the US

Autocratisation has no relationship with the per capita income of a country. Political ideas matter

3 weeks ago

Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

As a second bid to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol gathers steam, South Koreans show that democracy’s light still burns brightly in…

1 month ago

How human rights are disappearing before our eyes

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

5 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

6 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.

5 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