Dossier
political repression
Coverage of political repression in the Nexus archive.
- McCarthyism has returned to the United States – and this time it’s even more dangerous | Judith Levine
The article compares Trump's political repression to the McCarthy era, noting similarities in using fear and unconstitutional methods to combat perceived internal threats. It highlights the government's expanded ambitions and tools in this modern 'McCarthyism.'
- Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia
A Chinese international student is alleged to have been sentenced to six years in prison by Chinese authorities for participating in pro-democracy protests in Australia. The Australian government has been called to take stronger measures to protect overseas students from political repression upon their return to China.