political transparency
The Dangerous Revival: How Southeast Asia Is Rehabilitating Its Authoritarian Past
Nov 18, 2025 12:55 am CST
Indonesia's recent elevation of former dictator Suharto to national hero status exemplifies a troubling trend across Southeast Asia where authoritarian figures are being rehabilitated through historical revisionism. This phenomenon, fueled by generational amnesia and selective memory, threatens democratic institutions as younger citizens unfamiliar with dictatorial oppression become vulnerable to authoritarian nostalgia. Similar patterns in the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia demonstrate how perceived stability under strongmen creates dangerous opportunities for democratic backsliding across the region.
Prashant Kishor Reveals Transparent Funding Details of Jan Suraaj After BJP Allegations
Sep 29, 2025 06:13 pm CST
Political strategist Prashant Kishor responds to BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal's allegations by providing transparent details of Jan Suraaj's funding. Kishor revealed he earned Rs 241 crore as a consultant, paid taxes, and donated Rs 98 crore to his party through legitimate channels as he prepares for Jan Suraaj's electoral debut in Bihar.