Politics · February, 2026

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Politics · February, 2026

Stories about Politics from February, 2026

‘Are refugees being traded?’ UN questions the UK-France asylum swap

Experts warn bilateral exchange may erode refugee protections

Written by El Mehdi Boufaddi

2 weeks ago

The marble mirage: Ashgabat’s record-breaking facade contradicts Turkmenistan’s reality

The white marble facade masks bread lines and water shortages, the dark reality behind Ashghabat’s glitz

Written by Areeha Tunio

2 weeks ago

How the series ‘The Eternaut’ revived searches for the disappeared in Argentina

A result of the country’s state terrorism, the disappearance of detainees and their children was systematic

Written by Patricia Larrús

Translated by Shannon Kirby

3 weeks ago

Pakistan jails two lawyers for 17 years over old tweets

The trial moved unusually fast, speeding from indictment to sentencing in under three months

Written by Syed Salman Mehdi

3 weeks ago

Environmental defenders labeled ‘terrorists’ for bringing renewable power to Philippine communities

Laws are weaponized targeting climate activists and groups providing assistance in remote communities

Written by Kodao Productions

3 weeks ago

Impunity and unsolved crimes against journalists kill public trust

The fight for journalist safety is ultimately a fight for the health of society

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

3 weeks ago

Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 elections

AI-generated images, gendered disinformation, and harmful narratives were used to target Ugandan women politicians

Written by Prudence Nyamishana

4 weeks ago

The paradox of Bangladesh’s democratic rebirth: A critical analysis of the 2026 election’s promise and pitfalls

Bangladesh's center-right BNP and its allies swept the election in a landslide

Written by Zulker Naeen, Rezwan

4 weeks ago

Is it useful to talk to a dictator? Belarusian opposition have doubts

Former political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova called for negotiations with Lukashenka; many don’t agree

Written by Daria Dergacheva

4 weeks ago

War, bloodshed, and legitimacy: Is Iran witnessing another internal coup?

From the 1980s to today, moments of war and uncertainty have triggered internal consolidation in Iran

Written by Reza Talebi

12 February 2026

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai receives a 20-year jail sentence

For the 78-year-old publisher, 20 years of imprisonment is effectively a death sentence.

Written by Oiwan Lam

10 February 2026

The social media battlefield: Political campaigns in Bangladesh’s national elections

Digital campaigning has become central to how political messages are delivered and received

Written by Mohammad Tarek Hasan

10 February 2026

Malaysian journalist briefly detained for sedition over a question during a public lecture

The journalist resigned and issued an apology after facing harassment for asking a controversial question

Written by Mong Palatino

9 February 2026

Why Japan’s upcoming lower house election feels like a race to the bottom

While the elections mark a policy shift, many see that as just another spectacle

Written by Jo Carter

4 February 2026

The upcoming election will determine the future of Bangladesh’s democracy and reform agenda

The referendum paradox, the double-edged nature of digital democracy, and gender exclusion reveal a sobering reality

Written by Zulker Naeen

3 February 2026

Beyond the bylines: How Kant Kaw turned a dream into a 15-year fight for equality in Myanmar

From childhood aspiration to championing women’s voices in Myanmar

Written by Exile Hub

2 February 2026

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