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.
Richard Woolcott, Founding Director of the Asia Society AustralAsia Center, on the changing of the guard.
Asia Society Philippines Director Arnel Paciano Casanova on President Aquino's presidency.
Asia Society Philippines Director Arnel Paciano Casanova on President Aquino's presidency.
Italy's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, a veteran diplomat, argues that a lot of work still has to be done to bring Asia and Europe together.
Italy's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, a veteran diplomat, argues that a lot of work still has to be done to bring Asia and Europe together.
William Klausner argues that the recent turmoil is the result of many unresolved tensions in Thai society—and that continued conflict seems almost inevitable.
William Klausner argues that the recent turmoil is the result of many unresolved tensions in Thai society—and that continued conflict seems almost inevitable.
Experts discuss the future of Burma/Myanmar.
Experts discuss the future of Burma/Myanmar.
Commentator Rowan Callick analysis on the fallout from Kevin Rudd's ousting as Australian Prime Minister.