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“Nearly half of the twenty countries with the least amount of press freedom…are located in the Asia-Pacific.”

The Philippines may conclude its effort to retrieve the former dictator’s fortune — with less than half recovered.

Will public outrage translate into real, lasting change?

South Korea’s Presidential Election on Wednesday will turn on three factors, says Scott A. Snyder: which side unifies its base, demographics, and voter turnout.

The arrest of two young women over Facebook comments has renewed a much needed debate over internet censorship.

November saw protests in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Burma, and may be a harbinger of things to come.

Prime Minister Najib Razak would likely prevail, though the challenges he faces are quickly piling up.

ASEAN’s recent declaration on human rights has been met with criticism from a broad spectrum of groups.

The Diplomat’s Steve Finch reports from Burma on President Barack Obama’s historic visit. Will reforms press forward?

“students gathered…to replace the Chinese flags atop their school with the Tibetan independence flag.”

Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, or “Jokowi,” is quickly climbing the political ladder in Indonesia.

With its rapid accumulation of wealth and development, many look to the city-state as model – but there are concerns.