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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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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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Discuss: Is Iran Moving Toward a Military Dictatorship?
Post your questions for Nobel Peace laureate and Iranian human rights activist Shirin Ebadi.
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China’s Rocky Road to Democracy
Political scientist argues that, for now, China is "a country incapable of a social or political revolution."
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China’s Rocky Road to Democracy
Political scientist argues that, for now, China is "a country incapable of a social or political revolution."
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Tweets of Freedom
Fellow Emily Parker on Twitter's almost religious following among tech-savvy Chinese.
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Discuss: Philippine Election Issues and Presidential Candidates
Share your thoughts: What are the most important issues in the 2010 Philippine presidential elections?
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Nurturing Global Thinkers for a New Decade
Reflections on a new list of world thought leaders, and how we can help form them in the future.
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Malaysia After Mahathir
Veteran journalist Barry Wain identifies endemic corruption as the single biggest challenge facing Malaysia.
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Malaysia After Mahathir
Veteran journalist Barry Wain identifies endemic corruption as the single biggest challenge facing Malaysia.
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Blood Flows in Thailand's Deep South
Little reported and understood, Malay Muslims' separatist campaign in the southern provinces is intensifying.
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