Indonesia’s digital public sphere has shifted from a space of democratic expression to one increasingly influenced by government-sponsored buzzers to suppress criticism.
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Issue 8: March 2026
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- The Use of Cross-Border Tensions and Nationalism in Thai and Cambodian Politics
Sanae Takaichi Elected: Implications for Peace and Security in Japan and East Asia
Underground by Design: How Lawfare and Digital Control Push Advocacy into the Shadows in Cambodia
Informal Social Networks During Disaster Governance of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka
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Issue 6: September 2025
Table of contents
- Do Survivor Testimonies Reshape the Political Landscape as Duterte Faces ICC Warrant?
- North Korea’s Nuclear Escalation and Cooperation with Russia
- Southeast Asia’s Lucrative Scam Industry Runs on Modern Slavery
- Rural and International Migration in Bhutan
- Digital Sovereignty or Digital Colonialism: How Indigenous Communities Are Fighting for Control over their Data
- False Promises of Battery Minerals Mining in Indonesia and the Philippines
- Beyond Borders: Implications from the Border Rift between Thailand and Cambodia
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India has a proud history of democracy and pluralism, and the use of hate speech for political gain threatens this history. It also has real life consequences for India’s Muslim communities, who are subject to economic, political and social marginalisation as well as threats and violence. For this reason, it is important to document the prevalence of hate speech during the recent election campaign, investigate why hate speech has become a mainstay of Indian politics, and analyse the consequences for Muslims and its effect on the 2024 election campaign. The report furthermore includes policy recommendations to help solve what has become a systemic problem in India.
We take deep dives into the Indo-Pacific region, distilling actionable policy recommendations, providing clear analysis to decision makers and supporting the Platform for Peace and Humanity organisational objectives.
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