Keyword: philippines

In the past, when talking about development issues, political leaders have generally referred to socio-economic development and democracy as separate issues. This week at Asia Society, however, leaders from Asian countries with very different historical backgrounds and political, social and economic systems spoke of freedom, justice, accountability and respect for human rights as being essentially linked to democracy.

The overthrow of a tyrant is probably only the beginning of a series of upheavals and crises

'India Calling' author Anand Giridharadas appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night to talk about his book.

Zoo owner Manny Tangco holds up a rabbit and a tiger cub while surrounded by local children at the Malabon Zoo in Manila, Philippines to illustrate the shift from the "Year of the Tiger" to the "Year of the Rabbit."