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A Tale of Race in Two Nations
Despite systemic racism being a considerable issue in both France and the US, the dialogue around the subject of…
From 4chan to Instagram: How QAnon Became Mainstream
QAnon is constantly evolving: while Q-like figures themselves have somewhat been forgotten and many of their…
Cost of Normality: Mongolia’s Stranded Citizens…
Closed borders have locked thousands of Mongolian citizens out of their homes, and the return trip isn't easy.
A Delicate Balancing Act at the Heart of Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s position is a complicated one. The country’s ruling elites are attaching themselves to China’s rising…
Working as an OB-GYN under China’s One-Child…
After a first child, women were obliged to have an intrauterine device inserted. After a second child, it was…
The Case for a Nordic Federation
"The deep historical, linguistic, and cultural roots shared in the Nordic region, coupled with the countries…
When a Silver Bullet Backfires: Analyzing the…
In theory, the microcredit model seemed ideal for reducing poverty. The UN even declared 2005 the "International…
The Sino-Vatican Agreement Renewal: Pro Deo or Pro…
The renewal of the 2018 clerical agreement between the Holy See and China raises numerous questions about the…
2020 is Not 1968, But What Can We Learn from the…
Of course, 1968 is not 2020; but acknowledging the differences can help us understand where we are now and indeed…
Why Banning Nuclear Weapons Could Threaten World Peace
"On October 24th, 2020, the international community reached a landmark treaty which triumphs over all predecessors…
The Power of Public Transportation in Social Justice
Seemingly mundane transportation policies are far from a peripheral issue in the national reckoning with race —…
The 2020 Taiwan Crisis: A Prelude for Chinese…
Faced with Tsai and her DPP government's pursuit of Taiwanese independence, Beijing seems likely to pursue Chinese…