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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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Philippine Elections 2010
Filipino voters went to the polls to choose their next president amid violence and voting problems.
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Aquino Poised For Victory in Philippine Elections
Unfazed by violence and snafus, millions vote in Philippine elections. View slideshow.
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Hopes and Aspirations for 21st century Malaysia
A frank presentation by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib on the way forward for Malaysia and the U.S.
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Regional Community Requires More Proactive Approach to Global Leadership
Regional groupings should not be reactive in world affairs, says East West President Charles Morrison.
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Regional Community Requires More Proactive Approach to Global Leadership
Regional groupings should not be reactive in world affairs, says East West President Charles Morrison.
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Can Pakistan Get Its Act Together?
Bernard Schwartz Fellow Hassan Abbas discusses the current situation in Pakistan and his hope for the country.
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China 1972
Ambassador Nicholas Platt discusses his personal memoir describing Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972.
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China 1972
Ambassador Nicholas Platt discusses his personal memoir describing Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972.
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Afghanistan Is Lost Without Better Governance
Why US efforts in Afghanistan can't succeed unless the Karzai government changes course.
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Nicholas Platt: Pakistan 'Not A Failed State'
Fmr. US ambassador says immature political elites pose a more serious threat than the Taliban.
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