Asia-Pacific

Pakistan's Women Get a Helping Hand From Maryam Bibi

For the past 18 years, Maryam Bibi's NGO has succeeded in bettering the lives of women and girls in a dangerous province of Pakistan. By Alasdair Soussi.

Indonesia's Continued Growth

Amid economic woes to the west and suspicions of a Chinese bubble to the north, growth projections, exports and domestic spending remain strong in Indonesia.
By Joseph Kirschke.

Human Rights Commission in Burma Rules Out Inquiry

Human rights abuses have plagued Burma over the past five decades of military rule, but the NHRC says that investigating allegations would be premature. By Simon Roughneen.

Can Pakistan Sustain Its Democracy?

The current standoff between the Pakistani government and the Supreme Court is yet another sign of the instability of Pakistan's democracy. By Tasneem Noorani.

U.S. Calls for International Observers at Burma By-Elections

On the heels of reforms and the release of several hundred political prisoners in Myanmar, U.S. relations with the country continue to move forward. By Simon Roughneen.

Pakistan to Produce Natural Gas by Burning Underground Coal

To compensate for its perpetual electricity shortfalls, Pakistan is considering investing in underground coal gasification.
By John Daly.

Indonesian Coffee: Cream of the Crop

Amid Southeast Asia's commodities boom, Indonesia's coffee industry has surged in recent years, showing long-term potential in a troubled market. By Joseph Kirschke.