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Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles
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The Future Of South Korean Democracy
[Korea] needs a consensus policy on North Korea in the way that Ostpolitik was embraced by the center left and center right in Germany.
How Vietnam’s Anti-Corruption Fight Keeps Expanding
Nguyen Phu Trong, the leader of the Communist Party in Vietnam, has compared his anti-corruption effort to a “blazing furnace.”
Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Assaults Rights
Indonesia’s new criminal code puts at risk the basic rights of millions. LGBT people, and religious minorities will be particularly affected.
The Year Of Living Dangerously For Indonesian Democracy
As a young and rapidly developing nation, Indonesia naturally faces numerous challenges among which is the preservation of democracy.
China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics
China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough anti-virus restrictions.
Shielded By Russia And China, Myanmar Junta Turn More Brutal
The authoritarian excesses of Myanmar’s junta, which now include the death penalty, are enabled by protection from China and Russia.
Mongolians Clash With Police In Protest Against Inflation And Graft
Demonstrators clashed with police while trying to storm parliament after thousands gathered to protest soaring inflation and corruption.
North Korea Teens Executed For Watching K-Drama
Two high school students have been put to death by the North Korean government for watching American and South Korean films.
Can Xi Sap Momentum Of China’s ‘Black Swan’ Protests?
China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets.