Hong Kong’s Apple Daily’s shutdown and arrest of its journalists was another heinous chapter in Asia’s erosion of press liberties.
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What Is The Future Of Democracy In The Philippines?
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has hinted that after his term finishes next year, he may run for the post of vice president.
Has The Democratic Process Begun In Kashmir?
With the arrival of the Delimitation Commission in Srinagar, the political process in Jammu and Kashmir has begun to recover.
Direct Democracy Options For Malaysia
A new perspective explores three direct democracy options for Malaysia: referendums, recall elections, and participatory budgeting.
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Museum Shut Down
The Hong Kong museum commemorating China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests closed Wednesday three days after opening.
Vietnam Arrests Four For Anti-State Facebook Posts
Four Facebook users have been detained by police in Hanoi and a central province for allegedly trespassing on state interests.
Freed Journalist Describes Horror Of Myanmar Jail
Even back home in sleepy Virginia, Journalist Nathan Maung jailed for reporting Myanmar’s bloody coup can’t forget those left behind.
North Korea Reshuffle Serves To Keep Elite In Line
Analysts think Kim Jong Un’s unprecedented rearrangement of top North Korean officials, serves as a message to the ruling class.
Vladimir Putin Talks About Naming His Possible Successor
On Wednesday, Vladimir Putin reminded Russians that the moment would come to designate his potential successor in the Kremlin.
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Still Pushing for Change
China has emptied Hong Kong of its democratic content. However, pockets of resistance exist and many are still pushing for change.