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Why Rex Tillerson Must Bring Up Human Rights on His First Asia Trip

Why Rex Tillerson Must Bring Up Human Rights on His First Asia Trip

By John Sifton
As Rex Tillerson prepares to head to China, Japan, and South Korea on his first major trip, he can't forget about human rights.
No, Sri Lanka Isn’t North Korea

No, Sri Lanka Isn’t North Korea

By Taylor Dibbert
A misguided campaign gains traction.

Why Kazakhstan Goes to Court in the United States

Why Kazakhstan Goes to Court in the United States

By Casey Michel
Kazakhstan, over the past few years, has filed repeated lawsuits with American courts against opposition actors.

Mass Student Deaths in India's Maharashtra Highlight Rights Issues

Mass Student Deaths in India's Maharashtra Highlight Rights Issues

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An investigation in India finds mass mistreatment of tribal children in Maharashtra.

Sustained Concerns About Torture in Sri Lanka

Sustained Concerns About Torture in Sri Lanka

By Taylor Dibbert
More concerns about torture and impunity in Sri Lanka.
A Lesson for the West From Central Asia

A Lesson for the West From Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
Discontent will never disappear, but dissent may become dangerous.

Understanding Sri Lanka, Two Years After Sirisena Defeated Rajapaksa

Understanding Sri Lanka, Two Years After Sirisena Defeated Rajapaksa

By Ankit Panda
Taylor Dibbert and Ankit Panda discuss Sri Lanka's domestic politics and foreign policy.
Reconsidering US Leadership at the Human Rights Council

Reconsidering US Leadership at the Human Rights Council

By Taylor Dibbert
Notwithstanding the Obama administration’s modest achievements, continued engagement with the UN HRC is a good thing.

Asia's New Democracies and the Liberal World Order

Asia's New Democracies and the Liberal World Order

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The key to global order may lie with Asia's emerging democracies.

Tajik Authorities Seek Long Prison Terms for IRPT Lawyers

Tajik Authorities Seek Long Prison Terms for IRPT Lawyers

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, in Geneva Tajikistan's human rights record will be up for discussion.

How Refugees Changed the Afghan-Pakistan Dynamic

How Refugees Changed the Afghan-Pakistan Dynamic

By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
Afghanistan's soil yearns for the return of its refugees.
Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?

Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?

By Taylor Dibbert
For Sri Lanka’s transitional justice process, the coming months are crucial.

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