Democracy
Who decides what counts as a democracy?
By Rahul Jaywant Bhise
May 2026
Democracy rankings are back in view this spring. The latest Democracy Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) suggests that after eight years of global decline, democratic performance may be stabilising. Freedom House and V-Dem have also released updated assessments, offering fresh perspectives on how democracy is evolving across regions. Rahul Jaywant Bhise reports.
Musings on democracy in Asia
By Humphrey Hawksley
May 2026
Humphrey Hawksley has been reporting from different parts of Asia for a quarter of a century. Here he muses on what democracy means in China and Hong Kong, in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Taiwan, and elsewhere.
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