In the Maldives, the country's new president has initiated a series of high-profile events to publicize the potentially devastating effects of climate change. But as producer Megan Thompson writes, behind the public relations lies a serious -- and hopeful -- story of a remarkable political transformation.
All Posts Tagged With: "democracy"
From the Field
October 26, 2009
Maldives leaders seize democracy to save their country
Interview (video)
August 24, 2009
Afghanistan commanders warn U.S. force is insufficient
Even though U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered 21,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, American military commanders say that may not be enough to fight the Taliban. Eric Bjornlund of Democracy International discusses the recent election and reports of fraud.
Video/Blogwatch
August 5, 2009
Thousands mourn Philippine “mother of democracy”
Tens of thousand of Filipinos turned out in Manila on Wednesday for the funeral of the woman they called the mother of democracy -- Corazon Aquino. Aquino led the pro-democracy People Power revolution in the 1980s and was president of the Philippines for six years.
Perspectives
July 23, 2009
In Pakistan, all politics — and change — may be local
Pakistan's nazims -- whose role is roughly equivalent to that of mayors in the U.S. -- will soon be replaced, leading some to worry that power will become too centralized. A Worldfocus contributing blogger describes the controversy over Pakistan's system of local politics.
Perspectives (blog)
July 8, 2009
Indonesia heads to polls, clinging to newfound stability
On Wednesday, Indonesia -- the world’s third-largest democracy -- went to the polls in its second direct election. Indonesia had long suffered at the hands of dictators, but is now setting an example of stability in an otherwise chaotic region. A Worldfocus contributing blogger in Indonesia describes the mood on election day.
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 1, 2009
Poverty, corruption play into power struggle in Honduras
Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner traces America's long and troubled history in Honduras and wonders if democratic elections are enough in a country plagued by corruption and poverty.
Signature Video
April 28, 2009
Beirut’s American University preaches tolerance, democracy
The American University of Beirut is an oasis in the Middle East, a place where diversity of opinion and freedom of thought is not only tolerated, but encouraged.
Perspectives
January 5, 2009
Opposition leader wins Ghana’s runoff election
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the significance of Ghana's elections for Africa as a whole after Ghanaian opposition candidate John Atta Mills emerged victorious in a runoff vote.
Blogwatch
November 26, 2008
Travelers stranded as Thai protests persist
Continued protests in Thailand may not only impact Thailand politically, but may also harm the country economically.
Video
November 26, 2008
Iraq looks to future; U.S. role continues to evolve
David Andelman of World Policy Journal discusses developments in Iraq since the war began in 2003, including the role of democracy in the Middle East and the future of American involvement in Iraq.
