Congress and allies in US supports Azerbaijan dictatorship despite repression with generous aid
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Incumbent Wins as Mongolia Holds Successful Vote
Democracy takes huge step forward as Mongolia holds successful vote with free and fair elections
Voting in Crucial Mongolia Presidential Elections
Sandwiched between world’s two biggest dictatorships, the crucial Mongolia Presidential Elections are move to democracy
Turkey Protests Continue as Germany Scolds PM
Germany slams PM over violent response to peaceful movement as action in Turkey protests continue
Afghanistan Peace Talks With Taliban Set to Begin
Nation’s future at steak as US to first direct Afghanistan peace talks with Taliban insurgents
Government to Take Over Bangladesh Microlender?
Famous pioneer Grameen bank likely to see government take over Bangladesh microlender despite international outcry on behalf of innovative institution
University China Ties Weaken Academic Integrity
Concern that huge power of China ties weaken academic integrity with leverage over US universities
Indonesia President Risks All by Defying Protests
Fuel rise seen as economic necessity brings huge popular protests as Indonesia President risks all
Pakistan’s Malala Denounces Taliban Violence on Women
Democracy activist Malala denounces Taliban violence in fight for Pakistan human rights and women
Was Democracy Activist Fired by NYU for Politics?
Accusations that pressure from donor China dictatorship got activist fired by NYU for politics