Cuba's New Figurehead
Despite elections, real political change remains as far away as ever.
17 Apr 18
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How Social Media Spurred Myanmar's Latest Violence
Everybody will end up losing if hate speech is left unchecked.
12 Sep 17
Cuba at a Crossroads
Many citizens appear paralyzed in the face of so many confusing choices.
18 Aug 17
Uzbekistan's New President – a Reformer or Another Dictator?
Initial moves towards reform have not convinced observers that the new leader will end a quarter of a century of dictatorial rule.
7 Dec 16
Another Blow to Kazakstan's Press Freedom
Latest case highlights growing dangers to country's media scene.
17 Oct 16
Misusing Hate Speech Laws in Central Asia
Regimes are jumping on an anti-incitement bandwagon to silence critics.
16 Sep 16
Uzbekistan: After the Patriarch
The late leader leaves a tainted legacy and no evident successor.
6 Sep 16
Uzbekistan's Latest Answer to Facebook
The government wants to control people’s lives both online and offline.
16 Jun 16
Filipinos Look to Strongmen to Bring Change
Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.
6 May 16
Kazakstan Journalist Intimidated but Unbowed
Police try to engineer Soviet-style forcible confinement in psychiatric hospital.
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