Brad Adams

It is essential for the public to know that aid is being handled in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.

It is essential for the public to know that aid is being handled in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.

The Security Council has taken up urgent human rights and political problems in more than 20 countries this year. If read more

The Security Council has taken up urgent human rights and political problems in more than 20 countries this year. If China moves to block this effort they should explain to Aung San Suu Kyi and average Burmese people why their concerns are less important.

Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by read more

Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by holding elections. Silencing the leadership, the king hopes, will silence the people. Such actions belie his stated belief in democratic principles and the rule of law.

Hun Sen has found himself under pressure and he is doing the minimum possible to keep the donors happy.

Hun Sen has found himself under pressure and he is doing the minimum possible to keep the donors happy.

Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know whether the commander is a scapegoat, or if he is only read more

Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know whether the commander is a scapegoat, or if he is only one of many who should be arrested. The investigation must be conducted openly for people to have confidence that powerful figures will not be protected.