Politics of Brunei

The politics of Brunei take place in a framework of an absolute monarchy, whereby the Sultan of Brunei is both head of state and head of government. As the only absolute monarchy still in existence in Asia, Brunei is the only ruling monarchy in Southeast Asia. As of 2023, Brunei is one of seven monarchic dictatorships in the world.^[1] The freedoms of assembly and the press have been severely restricted. Authorities regulate online discourse, yet it's nevertheless vibrant.^[2]

^ Talib, Naimah S. "A resilient monarchy: The Sultanate of Brunei and regime legitimacy in an era of democratic nation-states." New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies 4, no. 2 (2002): 134-147.; Frantz, Erica. Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know®. Oxford University Press, 2018.
^ "Brunei: Freedom in the World 2020 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 17 May 2024.

[1] Talib, Naimah S. "A resilient monarchy: The Sultanate of Brunei and regime legitimacy in an era of democratic nation-states." New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies 4, no. 2 (2002): 134-147.; Frantz, Erica. Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know®. Oxford University Press, 2018.

[:3-2] "Brunei: Freedom in the World 2020 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 17 May 2024.

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