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Video: Election Ushers in 'New Model' of Democracy for Pakistan
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.
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Thailand's Road to Reconciliation
Kiat Sitthiamorn, Thai Special Envoy to New York and Washington, discusses the nation's future.
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Thailand's Road to Reconciliation
Kiat Sitthiamorn, Thai Special Envoy to New York and Washington, discusses the nation's future.
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Sri Lanka's False Dawn
A year after defeating the Tamil Tigers, Sri Lanka's government may throw away a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity.
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Clock Is Already Ticking for Japan's New Leader
As the fifth Prime Minister in four years takes office, the US should be concerned about its "indispensable ally."
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The Roots of Thailand's Turmoil
The future of Thai democracy doesn't look good, writes Bertil Linter, nor does the prospect of national reconciliation.
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Discuss: Japanese Prime Minister Resigns
What will it take for Japan to get back on top economically and politically?
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In Afghanistan, a Failure of Leadership
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah lays out threats to the progress Afghanistan has made since 2001.
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In Afghanistan, a Failure of Leadership
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah lays out threats to the progress Afghanistan has made since 2001.
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Thailand's Political Crisis Deepens
Duncan McCargo on the political turmoil in Thailand.
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Philippine Elections 2010
Filipino voters went to the polls to choose their next president amid violence and voting problems.
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