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Extension of Vietnam Democracy Bloggers Jail Sentence
Internet censorship among worst in world as new punishment of Vietnam democracy bloggers draw scorn: Dictatorship consistently resists democracy transition
Benazir’s Son Enters Pakistan Bhutto Political Dynasty
Quasi democratic government sees competition from new generation of leaders: Pakistan Bhutto political dynasty in nation that remains severely mismanaged
Russia Dictatorship Bans American Citizens From Travel
Russia moves to prevent Americans from non-business travel inside Russia despite tourism
Morocco’s Berbers Struggle to Survive Deep Neglect
Vast deserts where Morocco’s Berbers struggle separate from the cities on the coast: Morocco remains under rule of dictatorship resisting meaningful reform
Syria Violence Escalating as Senior Regime Officer Defects
Syria Violence Escalating: Syria dictatorship is crumbling but price is becoming much steeper by the day as violence spikes; Syria continues to suffer
Tens of Thousands Call For Iraq PM’s Ouster
Iraq protests in Sunni areas show anger over PM Maliki’s time as country’s leader: Many call for Iraq PM’s ouster for new leaders in blighted country
What Does a Hawkish Japanese Foreign Policy Look Like?
Hawkish Japanese foreign policy largely based on aid since World War Two. Is change coming? Japanese alliance with America and fear of China dominate debate
Egypt Constitution Adopted: What Will This Mean?
Nation has come dangerously close to serious crisis as new Egypt constitution adopted today: Egypt secularists oppose fiercely parts of new constitution
Israel Election Season Launched as Right Wing Gains
More bellicose Israel foreign policy possible, right wing leaders battle for leadership: Israel election season launched as Netanyahu warns of Iran threat