The concluding part of the series on the state of democracy in select Asean countries covers Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Contributions from Kiripost, Tempo, and Rappler reflect different stages of democracy: nascent, if not struggling in Cambodia, setbacks in Indonesia and the Philippines, with resilience still evident in the Philippines itself, despite fears of backsliding.

Cambodian youth uninterested in politics

Cambodia’s tightly controlled political landscape is dominated by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, which holds 120 of 125 parliamentary seats under Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Authorities have continued to pursue legal action against opposition figures, with hundreds of members and supporters facing charges, including...