Astonishing democracy transition continues with as nation sets free all Burma political prisoners
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Push for Hong Kong Tiananmen Remembrance
Hong Kong Tiananmen Remembrance has largely been forgotten like inside China but activism building
Malaysia Eyes Vote Reform After Crisis
Fast changing Malaysia eyes vote reform after elections had much to be desired sparking push
Pakistan’s Outgoing President Faces Political Limbo
Pakistan’s Outgoing President Zardari leaves office with few accomplishments and little power
China’s Tiananmen Mothers Still Demand Justice
Tiananmen Mothers: Information on China’s Tiananmen Square Massacre is largely repressed inside country
Bhutan Holds Historic Elections in Peace
Unique history and culture make for unique experiment as Bhutan holds historic elections
Bhutan Continues on Path to Democracy
Tiny, isolated Bhutan continues on path to democracy by pushing ahead with first ever elections
Vietnam Blogger Faces Jail for Local Activism
Famous Vietnam blogger faces jail sentence for journalism work after reporting on local corruption
Afghanistan Begins New Voter Registration Push
Next years elections in Afghanistan begins a test of progress in American nation building
US and Myanmar Continue to Repair Relationship
US and Myanmar: Myanmar’s astonishing transformation towards democracy has brought allies