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Civil Society
June 22, 2023
What Did Studying in China Teach Kyrgyz Students About Civic Engagement at Home?
By Adina Masalbekova
Although the students see China's tight control of political discussions as a source of extraordinary discipline, they vehemently oppose it.
August 20, 2020
The Paradox of Uzbekistan’s Budding Virtual Civic Space
By Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili and Bakhrom Mirakilov
Despite continued challenges, Uzbekistan’s civil society is more vibrant than at any time in the country’s young history.
June 04, 2015
Modi's Systematic Clampdown on Indian Civil Society Must Stop
By Sanjay Kumar
The Indian government is growing less tolerant of debate and dissent each day. This is immensely troubling.
May 22, 2015
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
Human rights organizations worry that an impending law could stifle the country’s civil society.
December 20, 2012
The Myth of a South Asia "Community"
Many South Asians speak of their thousands of years of shared ties. This however ignores present realities.
December 07, 2012
India's Battle for Freedom in Cyberspace
The arrest of two young women over Facebook comments has renewed a much needed debate over internet censorship.
September 05, 2012
10 Years in the Making: Was Justice Served?
A decade after the Gujarat riots, 32 people have been convicted. Has “the idea of India” been preserved?
June 24, 2011
Anna Hazare Under Fire
The Communist Party joins Congress in criticising activist Anna Harare. Will the BJP follow suit?
February 14, 2011
China's Challenges: Civil Society
By Kerry Brown
While China’s economy continues to storm ahead, events in 2010 proved that in other areas, the system remains very repressive.
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