democracy

The “Hermit Kingdom” has slowly embraced cell phones and cyberspace – on its own terms. Those expecting that technology will lead to a “Pyongyang Spring” will be disappointed.

“To our knowledge most of the self-immolation cases in the Tibetan-inhabited regions are related to the instigation of the Dalai clique.”

Becoming a non-permanent member on the UN Security Council once seemed assured. Not anymore.

Burma’s President is rumored to be a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. If history is a guide, its not as crazy as it may sound.

President Mohamed Nasheed arrest is the latest blow to this country’s fragile democracy.

If Burma is to embrace democracy, the voices of “the most persecuted people on the planet” must be heard.

China wants new treaties governing cyberattacks. Could there be an ulterior motive?

Female empowerment must be a top priority as Burma moves towards true democracy.

South Korea’s Presidential race takes an interesting turn.

Surveillance cameras at internet cafés, harsh accountability standards for webmasters and the specter of self-censorship have many questioning the future of Internet freedom.

As mainlanders head to Hong Kong to protest, Chinese authorities are increasingly cracking down on the former British colony.

Economically empowering women across the Asia-Pacific could be a game changer. More must be done to break down barriers.