Philippine poverty remains despite progress in turning Philippines into economic power
Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles
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India’s Intolerance for Free Speech on Facebook
India versus Facebook: More troubling is that even if the arrest is found wrongful, there is now a chilling effect on free speech in India
South Korea Elects First Female President in Landslide
South Korea will move forward with new leadership as election sets tone for reforms: South Korea Elects First Female President Park but challenges ahead
New Japan Plans Economic Stimulus Package
Japan election brought opposition party to power as economic headwinds hit rich country: Japan plans economic stimulus in more right wing policy for nation
South Korea Votes in Close Presidential Elections
South Korea votes amid economic growth as election season reaches its climax: North Korea high on agenda as Korean Peninsula sees increasing disparity
The Other Side of the Strait: Anxiety in Taiwan
Recent media takeover has prompted protests on behalf of Taiwan’s hard-earned media freedom. Will pro-Beijing voices dominate the region’s future horizons?
State Election Watched as India Hindu Nationalist Gains
Election in Gujarat may see India Hindu nationalist gain power with politician Modi and his allies
Suu Kyi Wilson Center Democracy Award Win
Suu Kyi Wilson Center Democracy Award honors key figure in building of democracy transition from Burma dictatorship: Suu Kyi received prestigious award for role in Myanmar democracy
Nation’s Leaders in Crucial Nepal Unity Talks
Nepal continues fighting political instability years after end of destructive civil war: Leaders urged to build on peace towards functioning government in crucial Nepal unity talks
Key China Support to North Korea Dictatorship
Continued to battle against critics allows increasing China support to North Korea dictatorship’s crimes: North Korea remains worst dictatorship in world