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Open Letter on Georgia from Former US Diplomats
Former US officials working on Georgian-US relations condemn violent crackdown on protesters in Tbilisi and recommend US policy measures.

A Lawyer for Political Prisoners on Why He Fled Russia
After handling many prominent cases, one involving Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza illustrates the dire threats and the need for support.

At UNGA and Beyond, the World Is Already Turning a Blind Eye to Cambodia’s Stolen Election
Hun Manet's father, Hun Sen, selected him as prime minister last month. He's finding support at the U.N. and with U.S. companies.

As Secretary Blinken Arrives, Political Prisoners Wait for the `New Kazakhstan’
A political opponent whose husband is jailed says the US enables President Tokayev's repression and buys his empty promises of reform.

Pandemic Consequences: The Acceleration of Confrontational Politics
The disruptive potential of this trend will remain a core challenge to political stability as the world staggers toward post-pandemic life.

Libya: Subnational Governance as a Potential Anchor of Stability
As the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum proceeds, a government structure that genuinely responds to legitimate grievances will be key to sustainable peace.

Can We Finally Admit That “One Country, Two Systems” Is Dead in Hong Kong?
Things in Hong Kong were supposed to be different. After the People’s Republic of China (PRC) assumed sovereignty over the former British colony, the territory was supposed to…

Taking No Chances, Thailand’s Junta Locks Down the Internet ahead of Elections
Thailand's political parties’ use of social media is restricted even though the electoral framework all but guarantees defeat for the opposition.
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