Stories from 2 December 2005
Bolivia: New Vargas Llosa Essay
A.M. Mora y Leon is impressed by a new essay by Peruvian pundit, Álvaro Vargas Llosa on Evo Morales’ threat to Bolivia.
El Salvador: 25th anniversary of slaying of the 4 churchwomen
Tim's El Salvador Blog links to a resource packet commemorating the deaths of four American church women who were murdered in El Salvador 25 years ago.
Argentina: World's Largest Condom?
Argenautas has a photo of what they describe as the “super condom” that was draped over Buenos Aires’ famed Obelisk to commemorate World AIDS Day.
China: Red Ink
danwei discusses the trouble that has hit Beijing Media Corporation, a popular Chinese IPO that was once seen as a way for foreigners to take a stake in China's media industry.
China: Swallow Love Story
redredpei posts on Flickr a “swallow love story” — a series of photographs of a swallow mourning over its mate, crushed by a car in a street in China.
Indonesia: Unsafe in Jakarta
Indonesia Anonymus responds to a British reader, who feels fairly secure in the Indonesian capital, to explain why they don't feel safe in Jakarta.
Philippines: Presidents
Ricky Carandang analyzes why a recent survey has President Fidel V. Ramos, considered the country's most effective post-war President, slipping in the scales of popularity. Is it because he supports the current troubled President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo?
Singapore, Malaysia: Assessing Explusion
Rajan Rishyakaran reflects on Singapore's expulsion from Malaysia, which resulted in the city-state's independence. He concludes it was a loss to Malaysia: “Should Malaysia kept Singapore, Singapore probably wouldn’t be as developed, however Malaysia with Singapore probably would be democratic.”
Singapore: Poor Little Rich Girl
Dutch Diary describes how Singapore is like a misunderstood child.
Poland: Bravest Woman in Politics
Warsaw Station reports on the bravest woman in Polish politics.
Armenia: Protests Continue
Martuni or Bust!!! reports on today's protests in Yerevan over the passage of constitutional amendments in last weekend's highly suspect referendum.
Turkmenistan: Relations With China
Peter of neweurasia reports on relations between China and Turkmenistan.
Kyrgyzstan: Kick-Start the Economy
Baktygul talks about ways to improve the Kyrgyz economy at neweurasia.
Kazakhstan: Disturbing Election Preparations
Sean Guillory discusses disturbing events in advance of Kazakhstan's presidential election.
Global Voices Seeks Managing Editor
Global Voices is growing fast! We are now looking to hire a full-time Managing Editor. THE JOB: This person will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day content flow on the Global Voices blog, run regular online editorial meetings, manage the work of our rapidly expanding international team of Regional Editors and...
India, Pakistan: Bats, balls and friends
India, Pakistan: Bats, balls and friends
Bangladesh: Future of the country
Bangladesh: Future of the country
Bangladesh: Fighting terrorism
Bangladesh: Fighting terrorism
Bangladesh: Why we pray
Bangladesh: Why we pray
Nepal: Attacking Royalty
Nepal: Attacking Royalty
Saudi Arabia: Sami Al-Arian Case
Sami Al-Arian has been in jail for 1016 days now, waiting for a verdict from the jury. June say, “it would absolutely horrible if your father was in the same city and every night you go to bed knowing that your dad is in a jail sell all alone.“
