Category: Op-eds
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Editorial Board: Asia’s Fragile Democracies
This article is written by our Editorial Board, consisting of David Daigneault, Grace Choi, Yeji…
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The Cruel Optimism of an Asian Century
Asia’s impressive growth cannot be denied. From “miracle” to “peaceful rise,” various terminologies have been…
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Korean Democracy at the Precipice: Aftermath and Reflections on the December 3rd Martial Law Declaration
At 10:28 PM on the evening of December 3rd, 2024 the South Korean President Yoon…
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Hate in the Gender War in South Korea
Hate has become the norm of political emotions among young South Koreans, becoming a popular…
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The Silent Siege: Myanmar’s Ongoing Crisis
Background and Crisis: On 1st February 2021, the Myanmar military detains Aung San Suu Kyi…
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“Panopticon 2.0”: Digital Authoritarianism in Vietnam
The decade of 2020 marks Vietnam’s digital transformation. According to the World Bank, Vietnam entered…
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“Somehow Thaksin Returned” — the Role of Thaksin Shinawatra in Thai Politics Today
The serene countryside province of Udon Thani, Thailand, was recently rocked by a fierce battle…
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Sovereignty at Stake: Why Cambodian Dependence on China Could be Disastrous for Southeast Asia
Cambodia and China have been close allies for centuries, however in the past decade or…
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The Feminist Memory Project: Reclaiming History for a Brighter Future
What do you see in the picture on the left? A woman dressed in red…
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China’s Ecological Civilization: takeaways, implications, and the future of China’s ecology
With the impacts of climate change becoming more apparent year by year, politics across the…
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