NN Explains: What Is Democracy?
A basic idea associated with democracy is "rule of the people, by the people, and for the people".
Tag: Brunei
Critiquing the Response to Brunei’s Syariah Penal Code
Earlier this year, international attention zeroed in on Brunei and its implementation of the Syariah Penal Code. But the international media attention…
NN Explains: Toleration, or Living with Disagreement & Difference
It's not unusual for there to be tensions and conflict within societies, given the variety of groups, interests, and concerns. Instead, the key is how…
NN Explains: Why Is the Protection of Minorities Important?
Majorities and minorities exist in every society. Why is it important to society to think about minority representation and rights?
NN Explains: Political Power, Authority, and Force
How do some people get into positions where they have power over the rest of us? How does political power, authority, and force work together in socie…
NN Explains: What Is Politics?
Many of us see politics as something that's too boring, too complex, or even too dangerous to participate in. But what does "politics" actually mean?
Brunei’s Tightening Grip on Freedom of Expression
Colonial era laws have been maintained and used to silence critics in Brunei. But it’s not just about the law; the entrenched fear of speaking out i…
Gently, You March On
Kia Nazary reflects on her responses to the 2019 Women's March in Kuala Lumpur, and how important it is to remember to practise self-care.
Our Silence Does Not Mean You Can Speak for Us
The implementation of a syariah penal code specifying brutal punishments has thrust Brunei into the international spotlight. With Hollywood celebritie…
Akan Datang: What’s going on with the Pan Borneo Highway project?
This week in Southeast Asia: what's going on with the Thai election? Tensions run high in the South China Sea between Vietnam and China, and Prabowo f…
