Peter Popham has been a foreign correspondent and commentator at The Independent for more than 20 years, reporting from Albania, Mongolia, South Asia, and now Italy. He is the author of The Lady and the Peacock: The Life of Aung San Suu Kyi and Tokyo: The City at the End of the World.
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Is the U.S. Going Too Easy on Burma?
Lifting sanctions on Burma now, the U.S.... MORE
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Can Tony Blair Make a Comeback?
Tony Blair plainly misses the power of Downing Street, but just how he expects to regain his former... MORE
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London’s Mayoral Grudge Match
Both leftist Ken Livingstone and Tory Boris Johnson have served a term as London’s mayor, Peter... MORE
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At Long Last, Suu Kyi Takes Her Seat
Aung San Su Kyi at long last takes a seat in Burma’s Parliament on Wednesday, reports Peter Popham. MORE
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Poor Little Rich London Rioter
Raised in secluded luxury, Laura Johnson has become an unlikely face of the London riots.... MORE
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Return of the Rottweiler: Pope Benedict Cracks Down on Women’s Rights
Pope Benedict is hitting back at liberals and living up to his reputation as the "enforcer of the... MORE
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Test After Suu Kyi’s Triumph
The Burmese icon seems to have won her parliamentary seat handily. Now comes the next challenge. MORE
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The ‘Lady’ Behind the Legend
As Burma’s historic elections approach, Peter Popham parses the private stories and public myth of... MORE
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Burma’s Political Prisoners Speak Out
On the eve of Burma’s historic vote, a new documentary gives voice to the men and women who bravely... MORE
