Governance

Asia Society Senior Advisor Hassan Abbas tells CNN that although Nawaz Sharif won the prime ministership for the third time in his career, the election showed progress in Pakistan's democratic system.
Kiat Sitthiamorn, Thai Special Envoy to New York and Washington, discusses the nation's future.
Kiat Sitthiamorn, Thai Special Envoy to New York and Washington, discusses the nation's future.
A year after defeating the Tamil Tigers, Sri Lanka's government may throw away a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity.
As the fifth Prime Minister in four years takes office, the US should be concerned about its "indispensable ally."
The future of Thai democracy doesn't look good, writes Bertil Linter, nor does the prospect of national reconciliation.
What will it take for Japan to get back on top economically and politically?
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah lays out threats to the progress Afghanistan has made since 2001.
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah lays out threats to the progress Afghanistan has made since 2001.
Duncan McCargo on the political turmoil in Thailand.
Filipino voters went to the polls to choose their next president amid violence and voting problems.