elections
Long road to democracy
On Myanmar’s contentious elections, voter disenfranchisement and prospects for the future.
The Editors | Nov 21, 2020
Elections in Sri Lanka, freedom of speech debates in India, war on drugs in Bangladesh and more
Southasiasphere: Podcast #01 - Updates and analysis from around the region.
The Editors | Sep 03, 2020
#BlackLivesMatter in Southasia, the state of opposition, and more
Southasiasphere: Issue #7- Updates and analysis from around the region.
The Editors | Jun 12, 2020
Disputed poll, divided government?
Afghan election results will determine the prospect for peace talks.
Noah Coburn | Oct 03, 2019
What the Indian elections mean for Southasia
In conversation with photographer, journalist and activist Shahidul Alam. [INCLUDES THE TRANSCRIPT]
The Editors | May 23, 2019
Echoes of Pakistan in Indian polls
Frenzied use of communal card signals the weakening of democracy.
Pervez Hoodbhoy | May 06, 2019
Afghanistan after America
US-Taliban deal could end war, but jettison hard-won rights.
Thomas Ruttig | Mar 28, 2019
The crisis in Bangladeshi democracy
Podcast interview with activist Khushi Kabir on what the results of the 2018 polls mean for Bangladesh.
The Editors | Jan 17, 2019
Himal Interviews: Human rights in Bangladesh
Podcast interview with Amnesty International's Saad Hammadi.
The Editors | Dec 17, 2018
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