Pakistan’s fate has been tied to Bhutto’s third generation with Benazir assassinated by Islamists: Power also tied to deep corruption that engulf Pakistan
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India Morns Gang-Rape Victim Who Died in Hospital
Protests and mourning take over major cities as against violence towards females
Reforming Myanmar Ends Ban on Daily Newspapers
Myanmar transition has amazed as democracy gains have led to liberalization of society
Extension of Vietnam Democracy Bloggers Jail Sentence
Internet censorship among worst in world as new punishment of Vietnam democracy bloggers draw scorn: Dictatorship consistently resists democracy transition
Benazir’s Son Enters Pakistan Bhutto Political Dynasty
Quasi democratic government sees competition from new generation of leaders: Pakistan Bhutto political dynasty in nation that remains severely mismanaged
What Does a Hawkish Japanese Foreign Policy Look Like?
Hawkish Japanese foreign policy largely based on aid since World War Two. Is change coming? Japanese alliance with America and fear of China dominate debate
Protests Continue After Horrific Indian Sex Crime
Horrific Indian sex crime protests continue with riots after brutal attack on female student in New Delhi. World’s largest democracy India in transition
New Japan PM Brings Change Including Internet Campaigning
Japan’s ban on internet election campaigning will be ended as New PM takes helm: Japan PM brings change closer as giant Japan sees major political changes
India Hindu Nationalist Gains Muslim Support
India’s Modi a Hindu nationalist gains Muslim support and continues push towards national politics
India’s Gujarat Election Hints at Federal Changes
Rising star Modi cemented lead for unprecedented potential federal level leadership