democracy

Finding a nuclear deal with Iran doesn’t mean marginalizing human rights. Indeed, reducing fear of aggression will allow more space for debate on domestic political change.

Activist Chen Guangcheng has given a nuanced, optimistic account of China’s future. Can its leaders follow suit?

The death of a man held in Thailand over lèse-majesté laws highlights the gap between rulers and their people.

U.S. politicians have a long tradition of attacking China ahead of elections. It isn’t pretty, but it shouldn’t do much long term harm.

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.

China’s leadership seems to realize there’s a need for political reforms. But will the Communist Party act in time?

Attention on Burma’s reforms has focused on democracy. But the mundane issue of exchange rates may be key.

The exploitation of lèse-majesté laws for political gain are undermining human rights in Thailand. Violence is looming.

As China’s rural and migrant workers become more educated and well-travelled they are growing increasingly aware of their rights. And increasingly willing to stand up for them.

A new survey suggests the Wukan village uprising last year might not be the last such protest in China.

It would be nice if football was separate from politics. In Asia as in elsewhere, though, that’s not the case.

If China is to navigate the rough waters ahead it will need to show that it is about more than its GDP numbers.