Tag
democracy
October 10, 2017
Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
By Sarah Cook
Authoritarian rule in China poses a growing threat to democracy elsewhere.
June 07, 2017
As Papua New Guinea Approaches New Elections, Human Rights Concerns Persist
By Kate Schuetze
As Papua New Guinea's election approaches, its human rights record remains troubling.
May 02, 2017
Central Asian Echoes in Non-Democratic Politics
By Casey Michel
Xavier Marquez’s analysis of authoritarianism doesn’t focus on Central Asia, but implications for the region are clear.
February 25, 2017
Time for ASEAN to Take Human Rights Seriously
By Champa Patel
To serve as a model regional organization, ASEAN can no longer ignore human rights violations.
January 05, 2017
A Familiar Story: Donald Trump and India's Criminal Politicians
By Milan Vaishnav
Donald Trump's electoral tactics in the United States echo the practices of many Indian politicians.
October 28, 2016
Asia's New Democracies and the Liberal World Order
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The key to global order may lie with Asia's emerging democracies.
September 10, 2016
No Offense: The Politics of Sedition in India
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Successive Indian governments appear to be abusing the country's colonial-era sedition law.
June 26, 2016
Brexit: An Indictment of Direct Democracy or Vulgar Politics as Usual?
By Ankit Panda
No reason to grow contemptuous of direct democracy after 'Brexit'. This was always about politicians and politics.
May 19, 2016
Sri Lanka’s Uneasy Peace
By Taylor Dibbert
The island nation’s “democratic transition” leaves plenty to be desired.
March 02, 2016
So, Are Nepal-India Ties Back on Track?
By Ankit Panda
Not quite yet, but realities will prevail.
January 08, 2016
In Myanmar, A Simple Verdict on a Flawed Election
By Allison Lim and Michael Kugelman
For many in Myanmar, criticisms of the recent elections are immaterial and the reality on the ground is much different.
January 04, 2016
Sri Lanka’s Maithripala Sirisena Is No Stranger to Politics
By Taylor Dibbert
A recently published article on USAID’s blog is cause for concern.