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How to Help Democracy in Iran

How to Help Democracy in Iran

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.

Can China Live Up to Chen?

Can China Live Up to Chen?

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

Thailand’s Uncle SMS is Dead

Thailand’s Uncle SMS is Dead

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

Don’t Worry About the China Bashing

Don’t Worry About the China Bashing

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 Syria Shame

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.

How China Can Prevent Collapse

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

Burma’s Exchange Rate Problem

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

Thailand's Human Rights Crisis

Thailand's Human Rights Crisis

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

China’s Angry Bulls

China’s Angry Bulls

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.

More Wukans to Come?

More Wukans to Come?

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

When Football Meets Politics

When Football Meets Politics

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

Does China Have a Soul?

Does China Have a Soul?

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

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