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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
