Society

By Simon Roughneen

Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed to make fighting corruption a priority when taking office. But the impeachment trial for the chief justice has sparked accusations of overreach.

  1. Will Reform Bring Burma Peace?

    Signs of democratic reforms in Burma are welcome. But are they likely to help bring an end to ethnic unrest in Kachin state?

  2. Bush and Cheney on Trial

    The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal accuses George W. Bush and Dick Cheney of war crimes. They are serious accusations, but this isn’t a serious court.

  3. Khmer Rouge, a Family Affair

    The latest evidence at Cambodia’s landmark trial offers some grisly insights into how the Khmer Rouge operated during Pol Pot’s reign.

  1. South Korea’s New Beef with U.S.

    The announcement of a new case of mad cow disease in U.S. beef has sparked protests. But they say as much about mistrust of any ally than about food safety.

  2. What Finland Can Teach China

    A focus on daycare rather than rote learning is why Finnish students have some of the best global test scores. Chinese students might be more creative if they took a leaf out of their book.

  3. The Great China Exception

    On religious freedom and the one-child policy, other nations stand quietly by as Beijing abuses its own citizens. They shouldn’t.