There is a hard time for democracy in Asia at the moment. This situation comes following four years of the Trump Presidency.
Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for democracy on the continent of Asia where giants of China and India hover large. Asia represents a huge portion of the human race where both some of the best and worst governments coexist. Also see our World Democracy section!
Nepal’s Young Democracy Stuck In Ongoing Political Limbo
Nepal, hardly heard of in the news but is one of the world’s struggling democracies. It is currently faced with an on-going political limbo.
Toxic Politics Of Polarization Is Undermining Pakistan Democracy
In Pakistan’s highly polarised and volatile climate, the tone and content of political debate has reached unprecedented heights.
Medical Practitioners in Myanmar Protest Against Coup
Sunday, medical practitioners in Myanmar’s second-largest city took part in a peaceful dawn march to protest military power grab.
Thai Police Clash With Democracy Protesters Near King’s Palace
On Saturday, Thai Police clashed with a crowd near the King’s Palace in Bangkok, using rubber bullets to disperse the protestors.
Bangladesh: Backtracking On The Aspirations For Democracy
Bangladesh’s democratic hopes are unfulfilled 50 years after independence. In fact, a few years after gaining self-rule, the dreams faded.
Thai Police Raid Printing House Over Pro-Democracy Book
On Saturday, police raided a Thai printing house and seized a contentious book written by a popular pro-democracy figure.
Hong Kong’s Opposition Have Become Political Prisoners
In recent years and months Hong Kong has seen unyielding democracy protests. But the leaders have also become political prisoners.
South Korea Promotes ‘Sports Diplomacy’ To Engage Pyongyang
To improve relations with the North, South Korea is trying to replicate the success of the “sports diplomacy” at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Can A Dictionary Bring Peace To The Korean Peninsula?
South Korea wants to push through with a unified dictionary of the Korean language to achieve peace but there is silence from the North.