On Friday, Pakistan celebrated its 62nd anniversary of independence from British rule. Security was on high alert in the conflict-torn nation. A Worldfocus contributing blogger describes the changes Pakistan has gone through since gaining independence in 1947.
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Perspectives
August 14, 2009
Pakistan celebrates, reflects on independence day
Perspectives
July 31, 2009
Greenland’s people take pride in traditional language
In recent months, Greenland has taken steps towards self-rule. Cultural identity is also highly important to Greenlanders, and Jason George of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting writes that the traditional Greenlandic language has become a symbol for national pride.
Analysis
July 28, 2009
Warming Greenland moves towards independence
Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen has proclaimed that Greenland can declare full independence from Denmark. But even as Greenland moves towards independence, it must contend with the growing effects of climate change and wean itself off Danish financial support.
From the Field
April 9, 2009
Baltic states preserve identities, but remain vulnerable
Worldfocus producer Ara Ayer reported on a signature series from the Baltics and writes about those nations' efforts to retain their national and cultural identities, even as the global economic crisis looms and Russia reemerges as a world power.
Blogwatch
November 21, 2008
Tibetan youth call for shift in strategy
A group of exiled Tibetan leaders are partway through a week-long meeting in northern India to discuss new strategy in the struggle against Chinese rule.
