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democracy
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.
September 23, 2015
Myanmar's Electoral Landscape: Vibrant, But Uncertain
By Phuong Nguyen
As Myanmar approaches a historic election, things appear stable, though uncertainty persists.
August 31, 2015
Sri Lanka's August Parliamentary Election, Seen Up Close
By Taylor Dibbert
Do Sri Lankans have confidence in the process and practice of their democracy?
June 22, 2015
A Bleak Outlook for Democracy in the Maldives
By Ankit Panda
Months after Mohamed Nasheed's show trial, democracy and the rule of law show no signs of recovery in the Maldives.
June 19, 2015
The Future of Government: What We Can Learn from Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Western democracy may not be the end of history after all -- Asia has another model in mind.
March 14, 2015
Trouble in Paradise: Democracy Retreats in the Maldives
By Ankit Panda
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on terrorism charges.
November 08, 2014
The Tyranny of SE Asia's Establishment
By Serhat Ünaldi
The "old middle class" in Southeast Asia is turning against democracy in a bid to protect its interests.
November 05, 2014
Is China Incompatible With Democracy?
By Barclay Bram Shoemaker
While Hong Kong protests, is it really the case that democracy could never take root on the mainland?
October 23, 2014
The Future of China and Russia: Can a David Fracture a Goliath?
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
Proponents of democracy have reason to hope that history is on their side.