Tag
rule of law
A Bleak Outlook for Democracy in the Maldives
By Ankit Panda
What Does Rule of Law Look Like in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
![Turkmenistan Pardons 1200 Prisoners for Constitution Day Turkmenistan Pardons 1200 Prisoners for Constitution Day](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-18_15-41-43.jpg)
Turkmenistan Pardons 1200 Prisoners for Constitution Day
By Catherine Putz
![4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics 4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/18th_National_Congress_of_the_Communist_Party_of_China.jpg)
4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics
By Zachary Keck
![Bo Xilai: A Poor Test of Rule of Law in China Bo Xilai: A Poor Test of Rule of Law in China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sizes/thumbnail/China14.jpg)
Bo Xilai: A Poor Test of Rule of Law in China
The process and outcome of Bo Xilai’s trial is not a good case to judge the CCP’s commitment to rule of law.
![The Curious Case of Sombath Somphone The Curious Case of Sombath Somphone](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/4348_524398303306e.jpg)
The Curious Case of Sombath Somphone
Many are demanding answers regarding Sombath Somphone’s disappearance in Laos.
![End of 30-Year Hunt for Marcos Billions? End of 30-Year Hunt for Marcos Billions?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/4369_52439835c0f57.jpg)
End of 30-Year Hunt for Marcos Billions?
The Philippines may conclude its effort to retrieve the former dictator’s fortune — with less than half recovered.
![Commission Created as Rape Victim's Health Declines Commission Created as Rape Victim's Health Declines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/17596_527c5684cc511.jpg)
Commission Created as Rape Victim's Health Declines
As the victim of a terrible tragedy battles for her life, India’s government promises action.
![China's Failure in Tibet China's Failure in Tibet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/3206_52438fe565a0e.jpg)
China's Failure in Tibet
“To our knowledge most of the self-immolation cases in the Tibetan-inhabited regions are related to the instigation of the Dalai clique.”
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Model’s Murder Still Haunts Malaysia
The mystery surrounding Altantuya Shaariibuu’s death continues to plague Malaysia— and its Prime Minister.
![Chinese Legal Reform: Game On? Chinese Legal Reform: Game On?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/3238_524390336324d.jpg)
Chinese Legal Reform: Game On?
The recent State Council’s 2012 White Paper on Judicial Reform in China seems to have created more questions than answers.
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Thein Sein: Nobel Laureate?
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.