A thought-provoking study of democratization proposing that the spate of retreating democracies, one after another over the past two decades, is not just a series of exceptions.

Joshua Kurlantzick reviews The River of Lost Footsteps and Where China Meets India by Thant Myint-U.

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the unexpected series of reforms that has taken place in Burma since President Thein Sein took office.

Joshua Kurlantzick states, “China, other Asian nations, and the United States remain unprepared for Myanmar to spark a refugee crisis, a large-scale conflict along its borders — or even a nuclear breakout.”

Joshua Kurlantzick says that while the Arab Spring has allowed nations in the region to begin transitioning to democracy, democracy is actually faltering throughout the developing world.

Joshua Kurlantzick reviews Joel Brinkley's Cambodia's Curse: The Modern History of a Troubled Land.

Joshua Kurlantzick reviews Mara Hvistendahl's Unnatural Selection: Choosing Boys Over Girls, and the Consequences of a World Full of Men.

Joshua Kurlantzick reviews Mara Hvistendahl's Unnatural Selection.

Joshua Kurlantzick argues, "Around the globe, it is democratic meltdowns, not democratic revolutions, that are now the norm."

Joshua Kurlantzick reviews Mark Askew's Legitimacy Crisis in Thailand.

Joshua Kurlantzick says that while many look to Indonesia as a model for the Middle East's current transition to democracy, the outcome in the Middle East may be quite different.

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses China's new approach to foreign policy.

Joshua Kurlantzick argues, "For all its economic might, Asia remains, overall, so much poorer than the United States that the region will take decades to catch up - if it catches up at all."

Joshua Kurlantzick says the rising power of generals within the governments of Asia is fueling the regionwide arms race.

Joshua Kurlantzick says China is starting to face consequences for its aggressive behavior in Asia.

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses democracy and elections in Burma.

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the "death of generosity" regarding foreign aid.

Joshua Kurlantzick reviews "If You Leave Us Here We Will Die:" How Genocide Was Stopped in East Timor, by Geoffrey Robinson.

R. M. Schneiderman and Joshua Kurlantzick argue, "When leaders of rogue nations hire Washington lobbyists, opposition voices get crowded out."

Joshua Kurlantzick argues, The man who said he would be the first "Pacific president" has been no such thing."

Joshua Kurlantzick says Thailand, once synonymous with paradise, is now a violent mess.