What is the current state of the law on the grounds of "well-founded fear of future persecution"?

Absent past persecution, an alien may establish asylum eligibility by demonstrating a well-founded fear of future persecution. 8 C.F.R. 1208.13(b)(2); Ramsameachire v. Ashcroft, 357 F.3d 169, 178 (2d Cir. 2004). To do so, an applicant must show either a reasonable possibility that she will be singled out for persecution or that the country of removal has a pattern or practice of persecuting similarly situated individuals. 8 C.F.R. 1208.13(b)(2)(iii).