March 17, 2012

Do China’s Communists Face a Yeltsin?

The open ambitions of rising political star Bo Xilai were partly responsible for his fall. But the frustrations that fueled his popularity could come back to haunt the Party.

Asia’s Syria Shame

Asia’s democracies have remained embarrassingly quiet over the atrocities being committed in Syria. If Asia wants to be taken seriously, it needs to step up.

Pakistan’s Fracturing President

President Asif Ali Zardari has shown an extraordinary knack for survival. How has a man so tainted with corruption survived?

Timor-Leste Heads to Polls

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta faces a tough reelection battle Saturday as the country votes.