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Discussing democracy

The United Nations' special envoy to Myanmar holds out the promise of progress in the talks between the military junta and the National League for Dem
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Myanmar's stalemate

Myanmar's military junta seems set against democratic change despite a failing economy, pressure from outside the country and rumblings within its ran
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An exercise in intervention

The joint "exercise" by the U.S. and Philippine troops on the Basilan island in the Philippines raises a wave of criticism against President Gloria Ma
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Dealing with Misuari

Manila's inability to play straight in the matter of deporting Muslim rebel leader Nur Misuari indicates that it is still not clear on how to tackle s
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A daughter rises in the east

The new President of Indonesia, Megawati Sukarnoputri, has her task cut out.
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Some movement in Myanmar

The junta sends out positive signals by releasing political prisoners and allowing the National League for Democracy to open some of its offices, but
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Plunder and power

Joseph Estrada continues to claim attention behind bars, while President Arroyo seeks to undo the impression that she has overplayed her hand by being
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