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Commentaries

Read from a selection of commentaries by experts on Asian affairs as well as analysis from RFA staff. We thrive to provide a variety of points of views. They do not necessarily reflect those of RFA.

A Cabinet Shuffle in Burma?

2012-05-10

The resignation of Burma's vice president may signal major changes in the cabinet.

Panchen Lamas: A Reporter Looks Back

2012-05-04

A former China correspondent compares Panchen Lamas past and present.

Remembering Fang Lizhi

2012-04-23

Fang Lizhi, who inspired a generation of Chinese students, was known as “China’s Sakharov.”

Cracking Down on Rumors

2012-04-13

Bao Tong analyzes China's anti-rumor campaign blocking online discussion of the political scandal surrounding ousted leader Bo Xilai.

Tibet: A Reporter Looks Back

2012-03-30

Much has changed under Chinese rule over the last two decades in Tibet.

Marking Premier Wen Jiabao's Report

2012-03-16

Bao Tong, former aide to an ousted top Chinese official, says Wen does not deserve a passing grade.

Lack of Coordination in Aid Efforts

2012-03-06

As foreign donors fall over themselves to help Burma, there is a very real danger of this leaving chaos in its wake.

Mao’s Great Famine Reexamined

2012-02-24

Experts and survivors take a new look at China’s man-made famine.

Burma’s Future Hinges on Election Battle

2012-02-21

There is growing evidence that hardliners in the ruling party are trying to scupper the opposition NLD’s campaign.

Lessons from the Cold War

2012-02-07

Recalling a time in a repressive communist Czechoslovakia that might hold lessons for East Asian democracy

Decisionmakers May Unite Behind Kim

2011-12-19

Disunity within North Korea's leadership could bring down the regime.

Environmentalists Find Their Voice in Burma

2011-12-07

In a reporter’s notebook, Tyler Chapman examines how grassroots activists in Burma are fighting an uphill battle against environmental degradation, corruption, and Chinese influence.

Censorship Easing In Burma

2011-12-05

In a reporter's notebook, Tyler Chapman writes that journalists are pleased, but they know that restrictions can be reimposed at any time.

Reforms Bring Hope To Burma

2011-12-02

In a reporter's notebook, Tyler Chapman argues that democratic reforms are slowly changing Burmese ways of thinking.

Burma's Mann Meets Clinton

2011-12-02

The speaker of Burma's lower house pledges to push forward democratic reforms.

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