Americans immersed in debate about capitalism, communism as crisis subsides
Americans Have Little Faith in Members of Congress
Americans distrust Congress yet election reform is not one top leader’s agenda – Faith in members of Congress meets rules leaving them weak and corrupt
Nobel Laureates Berate China Dictatorship for Jailing Dissident
Activist Liu represents reform pressures building within dictatorship: Nobel laureates berate China on detention of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiabao
Budget Talks on Agenda as America’s Leaders Negotiate
Fiscal cliff talks on budget continue as parties clash at highest levels
India Economic Reform Moves Forward in Vote
Democratic India Economic Reform has weakened but reform is likely – Politicians in India feeling pressure to boost economic growth for India’s poor
China Making Only Moderate Reforms for Politicians
Corruption and mismanagement harm economic prospects but China making only moderate reforms: Leadership could take lessons from Brazil and India democracies
Iran Human Rights Lawyer Hunger Strike Ends
Lawyer has been jailed for his heroic efforts to support Iran: Dictatorship jails opponents and activists as Iran human rights lawyer hunger strike finished
Indonesia Protesters Seek Dismissal of Scandal Chief
Indonesia has created a more representative government through election reform – Many Indonesia protesters seek dismissal of reforms and power structure
Reformer Elizabeth Warren to Join Banking Committee
Elizabeth Warren is darling of bank reform community for actions during crisis
Peace Talks With Rebels in Mali Move Forward
Nation continues to face rebel control of half of country while talks with rebels in Mali are uncertain – Can the government find peace with rebels or is Mali in for more trouble?