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- Can Pakistan Sustain Its Democracy?
The current standoff between the Pakistani government and the Supreme Court is yet another sign of the instability of Pakistan's democracy.
- U.S. Calls for International Observers at Burma By-Elections
Following reforms and the release of several hundred political prisoners in Myanmar, U.S. relations with the country continue to move forward.
- Pakistan to Produce Natural Gas by Burning Underground Coal
To compensate for its perpetual electricity shortfalls, Pakistan is considering investing in underground coal gasification.
- Indonesian Coffee: Cream of the Crop
Amid Southeast Asia's boom, Indonesia's coffee industry has surged in recent years, showing long-term potential in a troubled market.
- Changing Geometrics of Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region has become a global focal point, with the United States and Southeast Asian countries working to form alliances and contain China.
- Ramifications of Negotiating with the Taliban
With international troops pulling out of Afghanistan, negotiating with the Taliban as a remedy would carry enormous risks for the country and the world.
- The Future of Indonesian Palm Oil
Environmentalist, indigenous farmers and local populations are squaring off against an immense industry over palm oil production in Indonesia.
- Dreams Come True Band
The Japanese pop duo Dreams Come True has achieved great success on their home turf. Breaking into the U.S. music scene has proved more difficult.
- Unholy Madrasas of Pakistan
In some of Pakistan's madrasas, the lessons are not only limited to extremist ideology, but children are forced through brutality down a path of jihadi.
- China and North Korea's New Dynasty
While the rest of the world remains in the dark about North Korea, China may be the only country with any kind of influence during the current transfer of power.
- China and U.S. Brinkmanship in the South China Sea
In addition to regional states in South China Sea disputes, China has also a U.S. presence to worry about, not to mention the perception of its own people.
- A Third Alternative in Pakistan
Riding the discouragement that people feel toward the two main political parties, Imran Khan is working to establish his PTI Party as a viable third option in Pakistan's politics.
- Thailand's Floods Lead to Exploitation of Migrant Workers
As the Thailand's worst flooding in more than 50 years continues to ravage the country, migrant workers with no papers can find nowhere safe to go.
- Terror Generation in Pakistan
Pakistan's relationship with Islamic militants makes any effort by Western powers to coordinate on security in the region exceedingly difficult.
- Preserving Pakistani Security
Security in Pakistan has been gradually eroding over the last decade, with extremist groups infiltrating, overpowering and out-recruiting the military, a trend that threatens the region.
- India's Water Woes: Is Interlinking Viable?
Interlinking major river systems in India, as a way to address the country's water shortage, would bring with it significant fiscal, logistical and environmental problems.
- Taiwan's Exclusion from Global Governance
Taiwan's continued exclusion from the U.N. system creates a loophole in global governance and compromises the principle of universality upon which the U.N. was founded.
- Controversies surrounding the Fiji Government
Moves to reduce pension payments, curb the rights of union workers and force changes to the regime's leadership have all stirred resistance within Fiji as of late.
- Russia Attempts to Bring Koreas Together
Though not without its snags, a proposed Russian pipeline would supply South Korea natural gas via North Korea, possibly thawing some of the icy tensions in the region.
- Empowering Youth Associations in Indonesia
One effective way to counter the radicalization of youth in Indonesia is to involve young people in meaningful organizations that foster character and creativity.
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