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The Hidden Story of Thailand’s Sex Industry
Thailand's tourism industry plays a large role in the city's infamous character. But notoriety comes with a cost,…
New US Geopolitical Strategies: A Pivot to the…
The US is moving further away from its traditional geopolitical strategy in the Middle East as the Biden…
Famine and Democratic Backsliding: The Long-Term…
When essential resources become increasingly scarce, authoritarian figures and institutions are emboldened to act…
The Seventeenth Philippine President
The recent 2022 Philippine election came as a shock to the international community. What exactly were the factors…
The Aftermath: China’s Dynamic Zero COVID Strategy
Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss…
Opinion | The Failure of South Korea’s Democracy
Yoon Seok-youl — the candidate for the conservative PPP — was elected South Korea’s thirteenth president.
China Under the Spotlight: How the 2022 Winter Olympics…
Countries like Canada and the United States have expressed their discontent at China hosting the games. This comes…
The New Nation: Bougainville’s Struggle for…
In 2027, the world will see the first newly independent country since South Sudan in 2011. Bougainville, an…
Ethnic Diversity in China: A Strategic Tool?
The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony showcased China's ethnic diversity, but it is more than just a message of…
Inaccessibility, Domestic Violence, and Lack of…
Lucky are the couples who have successful marriages, but what happens to those who fail?
Forgetting Ferdinand Marcos: The Dangers of Historical…
The failures of the elite democracy that returned in 1986, such as unsuccessfully addressing ongoing corruption and…
The Aftermath: Hong Kong’s ‘Patriots…
Host Andrew Xu sits down with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss Hong Kong's…