Asia

By linking itself to Washington in its territorial disputes with China, the Philippines risks getting caught up in a superpower conflict.

Thailand's anti-corruption protesters appear to have lost faith in the key tenet of representative democracy: rule by people or parties elected by the majority of citizens.

Developed countries are still using the WTO to squeeze small farmers in the developing world–and developing world governments are going along with the charade.

As the Asia-Pacific region descends into a period of destabilizing conflict, the Philippines is quickly becoming a frontline state in the U.S. strategy to contain China—the central thrust of the Obama administration’s so-called “Pivot to Asia.” In the most recent development, the Philippine government has offered the United States greater access to its military bases.

The 14 Burmese men cramped in a small room in a police station in Kantang, southern Thailand, are tired, scared and disorientated. Each of them came to the country to find work and improve the lives of their families.

On April 21, the BBC obtained disturbing video footage shot in Burma. It confirmed extreme reports of what has been taking place in that country, even as it is being touted by the US and European governments as a success story pertaining to political reforms and democracy.