Le parti d’extrême droite Sanseito a fait une percée lors des élections sénatoriales japonaises de 2025, remportant 15 sièges et secouant ainsi le paysage politique du pays. Porté par un discours nationaliste, le parti dirigé par Sōhei Kamiya soulève des … Continue reading
Category: Asia Pacific
Ruto in Beijing: A Symbol of Africa’s New Diplomatic Era
Kenya’s President William Ruto’s April 2025 trip to Beijing sealed major rail, road, and trade deals, embodying Africa’s pivot toward emerging powers like China as Western influence recedes and nations seek more balanced, sovereignty-driven partnerships.
In April 2025, Kenya’s … Continue reading
Trump’s Tide Begins in Japan: The Role of Populism in the Changing Trade Landscape
As Japan’s parliamentary election comes to a close and its Prime Minister Sigeru Ishiba agrees to an important trade deal with the U.S., the stalemate between Japan and the U.S. reaches an important shift that spans much farther than domestic … Continue reading
When Women Thrive, Humanity Thrives: Staging Empowerment and Cultural Diplomacy in Osaka Expo 2025
In a world increasingly fluent in the language of empowerment, few events embody the globalization of feminism like the Cartier Women’s Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025. With 158 countries and 7 international organizations participating, this 2025 edition marks the most … Continue reading
A Shallow Solution: Water Privatisation in the Global South
In 2024, the Philippines experienced a painful drought. Water reserves in Angat dam –the main source for Manila’s 14 million residents– fell below minimum operating levels, prompting the city of Manila to request people to conserve water. Fueled by … Continue reading
South Korean Election: Rise to Anti-Feminism and Incel Culture
Anti-feminist and incel ideologies have moved from fringe internet spaces into the heart of South Korean politics, fueled by economic frustration and gender resentment. Politicians have now weaponized male discontent, sidelined feminist discourse, and turned institutions like the Ministry of
The Failure of the South Korean Martial Law
From the first days of its establishment, South Korea’s government has been haunted by political scandals that have shaken the nation to its core. Presidents once hailed as heroes of independence became symbols of corruption and authoritarian rule. What begins … Continue reading
The Fallout of the U.S. Steel Deal
Nippon Steel, or 日本製鉄株式会社 (Nippon Seitetsu Kabushiki Gaisha), was founded in 1950. It originated from two separate companies, Yahata Iron & Steel Co. and Fuji Iron & Steel Co., both established in 1950. A year later, in 1951, Shin-Fuso Metal … Continue reading
Escalating Tensions in Buol: The Dark Side of Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry
Buol has become a battleground, caught in a decade-long struggle between promise and reality. This conflict, located in the rural heart of Indonesia, is a clash between the palm oil plantation company, PT. Hardaya Inti Plantation (PT. HIP), and Buol’s … Continue reading
What happened to Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
The latter half of 2023 saw the end of a six-year-long liberal government in Aotearoa (New Zealand), whose last prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, recently resigned just 9 months before re-elections. Christopher Luxon, a former businessman and current leader of the … Continue reading