democracy

Khaleda Zia’s death marks the end of an era of competitive, confrontational democratic politics in Bangladesh, shaped by elections, rivalry,...

The first phase of Myanmar’s junta-run elections began on December 28 amid violence, air strikes and widespread scepticism, even as...

Nepal’s revived push for a directly elected chief executive reflects a nation torn between the promise of stability and the...

Nepal’s Gen Z uprising has disrupted China’s long-term influence strategy, forcing Beijing and regional powers to navigate a newly unpredictable,...

The Inter-Parliamentary Union has condemned Bangladesh’s interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus for the detention and mistreatment of former...

South Asia stands at a volatile frontier, where uprisings transform into profound struggles over sovereignty, as seen in Bangladesh’s 2024...

Harka Sampang rose as a populist disruptor in Nepal’s political crisis, promising dignity through shared labor. Yet his disdain for...

Nepal’s Gen Z uprising has engulfed political institutions in flames, toppling the government and plunging the nation into unprecedented chaos....

The Gen Z uprising in Nepal removed the prime minister but left the movement without leadership. With the army in...

The Gen Z uprising has reshaped Nepal’s political map, but a leaderless movement now faces an uncertain future. With the...

On September 8, 2025, Nepali youth led the largest student protest since 2006, challenging the social media ban. Police repression...

On September 8, 2025, Nepal witnessed a tragic crackdown on student protests against the social media ban, leaving 19 youths...