Ian Buruma

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Could the fall of disgraced party leader Bo Xilai lead to a more open society, less hostile to dissident voices?

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 12 May 2012
Bo Xilai dismissed from Communist Party positions

Quality journalism has suffered as the internet allows individuals to select ‘truth’ based on their prejudices.

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 12 Mar 2012
Rick Santorum

Much political rhetoric, and a spate of new books, would have us believe that the US is in a dangerous state of funk.

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 18 Feb 2012
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What is it about Israel that causes the American president and politicians to be afraid of criticising Israeli policies?

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 11 Oct 2011
netanyahu aipac speech

Difficult questions are raised by the charges against Mladic – genocide or ethnic cleansing? And why does it matter?

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 1 Jun 2011
mourning

A potential breakdown of public trust in government officials could lead to widespread regression in democratic reform.

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 10 Apr 2011
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Obama’s seeming inaction over the protests sweeping the Middle East is exactly what he needs to do – that is, nothing.

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 14 Mar 2011
Project Syndicate - Obama got it right

The West must accept the results of elections if it wants to avoid marginalisation and radicalisation of opposing views.

Opinion by Ian Buruma
Published On 8 Feb 2011
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