Myanmar’s reformist President Thein Sein has been reading Obama, Blair and Kissinger: Thein Sein leads Myanmar’s reforms while reading political biographies
Newspaper Controversy Reveals China Refusing Reform
China newspaper staff, supporters in grave danger as dictatorship expresses intent to repress: Controversy reveals China refusing reform as newspaper fought government over information censorship
Outcome of Afghan War in Play in Obama Talks
Afghan war has not accomplished lofty goals of Bush invasion, Obama to decide ending
Thousands in Iraq Protests Seeking PM’s Ouster Again
Iraq continues to see daily violence on horrific scale as Iraqis struggle for basics amid tragedy
Popular Newark Mayor Cory Booker to Run for Senate
Newark’s Democratic Mayor Cory Booker is well liked for his anti-crime and development work
Violence in Kenya Linked to Coming Disputed Elections
Kenya political violence tied to election cycles is serious threat to country’s future stability: Some political powers tied to ethnic violence in Kenya
La Cucaracha! Congress Less Popular Than Cockroaches
New poll shows American public like cockroaches more than members of elected Congress: US Congress dismal approval ratings, democracy reform badly needed
Opposition Fight China Appointed Hong Kong Leader
Pro-democracy political opposition press dictatorship of China appointed Hong Kong leader to leave: Pro-democracy protest has grown more vocal in last year
Malaysia Opposition to Hold Massive Pro-Democracy Rally
Malaysia’s opposition received rare permission to hold a weekend political rally
Obama Election Campaign Tech Hints at Democracy’s Future
Obama’s election win relied heavily on high-tech marketing and advertising campaigns