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Malaysian Pro-Democracy Leader Out of Solitary Confinement
One week detention is over for popular Malaysian pro-democracy leader Maria Chin Abdullah
Burma’s Former Political Prisoners Turn to Labor Activism
Recent years have seen mass releases for Burma’s former political prisoners held during era of dictatorship
India Playing With Money, Playing With Lives
For a country trying to move forward, lift millions out of poverty, and attract investment, this abrupt collective punishment is a sad presage of India’s future under P.M. Modi.
Chinese Political Intervention in Hong Kong Marks New Era
Protests begin after recently elected pro-democracy leaders ejected by Chinese political intervention
Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte
Sometimes blips on the diplomatic radar far away can be prescient of larger things to come. In the Philippines, things are happening, and they’re worth taking note of for the psychology of the country’s President Duterte.
North Korean Regime Focused on South’s Presidency Scandal
Delicate nuclear diplomacy with North must continue during and after South’s Presidency scandal
The Deadly Art of Afghan Journalism is Getting Harder
United Nations joins chorus of outrage at deteriorating climate of violence in Afghan journalism
South Korean President Facing Pressure to Resign After Scandal
Cults and bizarre rituals lead prosecutors to question friend of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye
What America’s North Korean Refugees Think of Our Election
After life under real dictatorship, North Korean refugees view US vote with mix of awe and confusion