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The Rise of Reactionaries: An End to Ideological…
Seventeen years ago, the twenty-first century was given a rousing reception, seen as the harbinger of hopeful times…
The Phone Call that Shook the Sino-American Status Quo
On December 2, 2016, one of the largest breaks from conventional U.S. foreign policy shook the world in the form of…
Chinese Global Ambitions After the US Election
Global uncertainty has reached exceptional levels following the election of Donald Trump as president of the…
China: Rising Leader in Climate Change Initiatives
In light of Donald Trump becoming the President-elect of the United States, much of what the U.S. had previously…
A Villain Among Heroes: Marcos’ burial in the…
The Marcos family has been attempting to move Ferdinand Marcos’ preserved remains, which have been memorialized…
The Forgotten Population on the Brink of Genocide
Situated on the border between Bangladesh and Burma, in Burma’s westernmost state of Rakhine, reside one of the…
Iran’s “Silk Road” to Recovery
In response to the recent U.S. House of Representatives' vote to extend American sanctions on Iran for 10 more…
The Precarious Position of Hong Kong’s Sovereignty
On October 12, two young legislators from Hong Kong, Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching, used their Legislative Council…
Keeping Up with the Parks: All You Need to Know About…
A whole new bewitching Korean soap opera has completely redefined horizons for many K-drama fans worldwide. With…
Xi’s Consolidation of Power: Why China May Define our…
On October 27th 2016, the world watched as China officially named its President Xi Jinping the ‘core leader’ of…
Australia Deporting Nauru Island Refugees: A Scramble…
As a client state of Australia, Nauru Island has forever been dependent on the aid and resources from the…
Xi Jinping Gains the Status of China’s “Core…
Three weeks ago the 6th annual plenum of the 18th Chinese Central Committee was held in Beijing. Due to their…