Asia’s impressive growth cannot be denied. From “miracle” to “peaceful rise,” various terminologies have been employed to make sense of the region’s multifaceted ascendance in the international order. Most notably, the “Asian century” remains a […]
At 10:28 PM on the evening of December 3rd, 2024 the South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared total martial law.[1] As I currently live in Seoul, I have been following every development with the utmost […]
Hate has become the norm of political emotions among young South Koreans, becoming a popular coping strategy against the harsh socio-economic realities many lived in. Such hate, for many young Korean men, is geared toward […]
Background and Crisis: On 1st February 2021, the Myanmar military detains Aung San Suu Kyi and other members of the National League for Democracy.[1] A state of emergency is declared within the region and hell […]
The decade of 2020 marks Vietnam’s digital transformation. According to the World Bank, Vietnam entered the transitioning stage in 2021 with high internet penetration but lacks connectivity infrastructures and innovation in the digital economy.[1] Vietnam’s […]
The serene countryside province of Udon Thani, Thailand, was recently rocked by a fierce battle between two leading characters; in The Orange Corner, a recent household name in Thai politics, critics called his electoral rise […]
Cambodia and China have been close allies for centuries, however in the past decade or so a deep and restricting reliance has developed which challenges Cambodia’s sovereignty, and resultingly threatens the wellbeing of the entire […]
What do you see in the picture on the left? A woman dressed in red and white, lying in the grass with a book, seeming at peace on a sunny day. How does that contrast […]
With the impacts of climate change becoming more apparent year by year, politics across the world has increasingly focused on climate policy and addressing climate change. China, as the world’s largest emitter of carbon, is […]
In China’s rapidly evolving economy, the “996” work culture—working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—has emerged as a symbol of dedication and economic drive.[1] Once regarded as a badge of honor, […]
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