democracy

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Launches New Party

By Nash Jenkins

Why Obama Thinks the Senate's Inaction Is 'Dangerous' to Democracy

By Massimo Calabresi

Burma’s Transition Hasn’t Stopped the Abuses of Its Ethnic Wars

By Hanna Hindstrom / Kutkai

Hong Kong's Anxieties Continue to Mount

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong
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Haiti: Rioting Protesters Demand Fresh Elections

The country's elections have historically been known for their volatility

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Hong Kong Fears for the Rule of Law

An anxious city contemplates what could be a brusque demonstration of arbitrary power, Beijing style

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong

Thai Prime Minister Defends Rights Abuses

His speech comes as an official poll finds that more than 99% of Thais are happy with the junta

By Rishi Iyengar

How the Developing World Is Improving

These are today's best ideas

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Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi Retains Seat in Elections

Her party now looks set for a comprehensive victory

By Rishi Iyengar

Excitement and Anxiety as Burma Prepares for Elections

The military-dominated nation is poised to finally elect a democratic government

By Helen Regan / Rangoon

Hong Kong Protesters Defiant on China's National Day

Others unfurl the blue colonial-era flag — the emblem of Hong Kong when it was under British rule

By Rishi Iyengar / Hong Kong

7 Factors That Will Define Burma's Elections

The Southeast Asian nation hopes to finally throw off the shackles of military dictatorship

By Charlie Campbell

Hong Kong Marks One Year Since Mass Pro-Democracy Rally

Frustrated by the realities of Chinese sovereignty, some activists are proposing a dangerous and radical path for the politically divided city

By Alissa Greenberg

Self-Determination Is the Answer For Hong Kong

Taking the first step on the path toward independence is the only way that Hong Kong can defend its autonomy

By TIME Staff

Angelina Jolie Pitt Urges Burma to Vote

"Make sure your name is on the list so you can vote on election day"

By Helen Regan

7 Officers Arrested For 1986 Attack on Anti-Pinochet Activists

The 29-year-old attack is only now being investigated

By Tanya Basu

In Hong Kong, Thousands March Toward a Political Impasse

On an annual day of protest, marchers call for democratic freedoms that Beijing is unwilling to grant

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong

Beijing Warns Hong Kong That Rejected Electoral-Reform Plan Is Only Offer on Table

But overruling Hong Kong's own legislature could spark a fresh wave of street protests

By Hannah Beech

Hong Kong Lawmakers Reject Electoral-Reform Proposal

Pro-democracy protesters objected to the vetting of candidates

By Alissa Greenberg / Hong Kong

Remembering China's Other 'Tiananmen Protests'

In 1989, pro-democracy protests took place not just in Beijing but in cities across China, and they too were savagely suppressed

By Kevin McSpadden
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