The recent death of Uzbekistan’s dictator has revived focus on the dangers of Central Asia’s strongmen
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Tens of Millions on Strike in India Privatisation Protest
Public sector employees are furious with investor pleasing government of India privatisation plans
North Korea Executes Another Official With Anti-Aircraft Gun
Experts see continued purges going forward after North Korea executes another top official in bizarre fashion
Million Venezuelans March to Demand Maduro Recall
Opposition push to secure referendum on President Nicolas Maduro recall is reaching a fevered pitch
Bloodied and Battered Ethiopian Protesters Refuse to Back Down
Government uses little restraint in repressing Ethiopian protesters as businesses with ties to state burned
A More Open and Transparent UN Leadership Selection
New reforms to the UN leadership selection process have improved transparency but left some wanting more
Regional Stability in Question Following Death of Uzbek Dictator
Hardline Uzbek dictator Islam Karimov has died leaving no obvious successor and legacy of repression
Democratic Future Hangs on Hong Kong Legislative Council Vote
Relationship with mainland China and political reforms hing on Hong Kong Legislative Council elections
Gabon Voters Know Better Than to Trust Election Results
Victory for ruling Bongo family who have ruled for five decades not credible as Gabon voters protest results
Critical Macedonian Vote Set After Two Failed Attempts
EU welcomes deal on Macedonian vote timing after delays in sign of healing national political divide