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Is Cambodian civil society shrinking or just changing shape?
Cambodia presents a test for civil society activists and donors in supporting democracy, delivering valuable aid, and managing government sensitivities.
Contestation and collaboration: Politics in Singapore
New Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong inherits a more lively political landscape of diverse demands of citizens and civil society.
Rethinking civil society in Afghanistan
Western donors and others have not given enough attention to strengthening local civil society actors.
‘Feminist-A man who is kind to women’: Civil society’s involvement in language reform in South Korea
The Standard Korean Language Dictionary has increasingly been criticised for some of its gendered and racially biased definitions.
Indonesian civil society’s involvement in counterterrorism: between hope and risk
The need to involve civil society in tackling terrorism issues is undisputable, but there are significant challenges.