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Vietnam: A Name Change Could Be More Than Cosmetic, Part 1
A woman rides a bicycle past a Communist Party propaganda poster in Hanoi on March 5 HOANG DINH NAM/AFP/Getty Images

Vietnam: Could a Name Change Signal a Party Renewal?, Part 1

A proposal to rename the country could reflect the Communist regime's desire for political and economic reforms.

May 9, 2013 | 09:21 GMT
Malaysia's Post-Election Politics
Malaysian Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Najib Razak (C) on May 6 in Kuala Lumpur Nicky Loh/Getty Images

Malaysia's Post-Election Politics

The polarization of Malaysian voters raises political risks.

May 8, 2013 | 05:05 GMT
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 3 ADEM ALTAN/AFP/Getty Images

The Political Benefits of a Nuclear Deal in Turkey

A recent deal with a Japanese-French consortium will yield important short-term benefits for all involved.

May 6, 2013 | 05:02 GMT
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