Corruption and mismanagement harm economic prospects but China making only moderate reforms: Leadership could take lessons from Brazil and India democracies
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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
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?
Egypt Protesters Swarm Presidential Palace for Democracy
Arab Spring quest for democracy is unfinished business in struggling nation as Egypt protesters swarm Presidential Palace – Egypt protest draw attention
Ghana Elections Could be Africa’s Most Democratic
Trail blazer Ghana continues to see competitive free and fair elections – Ghana has become Africa’s most democratic repeated through repeated elections
Brazil Justice System Fights on Against Corruption
Corruption is highly dangerous but Brazil justice system in fight for deep changes
Lebanon Peace Activists Watch Syria Developments Closely
Lebanon peace activists work for nation that has been rocked by the civil war across the border in Syria – Lebanon religious tensions reflected in larger Syria as war turns more violent
VIDEO: Japan Elections to Have World Impact
Democratic economic giant Japan elections with a changing world – Japan must react to growing China, Asia as political reform on table in Japan
Kuwait Arab Spring Fights On as Dictatorship Responds
Movement continues to seek democracy gains despite government stalling in Kuwait Arab Spring fight