The small coastal village of Teahupo’o has long been a reliable and bustling hub for domestic Tahitian and international surfing contests, having hosted the Billabong Pro Tahiti surf competition since 1999. In recent months, Teahupo’o has been experiencing attention from … Continue reading
Category: Asia Pacific
Nuclear Deterrence: The Paradox of Peace in the Shadow of Annihilation
In the intricate realm of global politics, the weight of nuclear weapons casts a long and formidable shadow. Their mere existence isn’t just a testament to technological might and unprecedented destruction but a testament to a world held in tenuous … Continue reading
La disparition des îles Kiribati : Un cri d’alarme pour la planète
Une nouvelle forme de crise des réfugiés se profile à l’horizon, mais cette fois-ci, les migrants n’essaient pas d’échapper à la guerre, ils fuient la nature. Depuis des décennies, nous savons que nos actions sont à l’origine du changement climatique, … Continue reading
Singapore: The World’s Smartest or Fastest City?
Small but mighty; Singapore has time after time surpassed global superpowers as the world’s leading Smart City. “Outsmarting” Helsinki and Zurich, it has transformed its traditional networks with digital solutions, enhancing efficiency for businesses and citizens. Leading the league in … Continue reading
Changement climatique, conflits et réfugiés : Les enjeux géopolitiques d’un monde en surchauffe
Le réchauffement climatique est un phénomène qui préoccupe de plus en plus la communauté internationale. Il s’agit d’une augmentation significative et durable des températures à l’échelle mondiale, résultant principalement de l’émission excessive de gaz à effet de serre par les … Continue reading
La France, Passerelle décisive entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis
Depuis le début du deuxième mandat de Xi Jinping, les relations sino-françaises connaissent une période que l’on pourrait qualifier de lune de miel. Non seulement les deux acteurs ont des intérêts en commun (lutter contre l’hégémonie économique des Etats-Unis, promouvoir … Continue reading
The Cause or the Solution? Feminism and Fertility Rate in South Korea
In the past decade, South Korea has been experiencing a sharp decline in its fertility rate with the average falling to an all-time low of 0.78 in 2022. This is far below the replacement level of 2.1, which is … Continue reading
The Case of China: Global Leader or Human Rights Failure?
China’s human rights allegations in Xinjiang now have a damning title: crimes against humanity.
Since 2009, China has been under a slow-burning flame, with human rights organizations, media outlets, and scholars worldwide for allegedly committing crimes against humanity. In the … Continue reading
Falling Eagle, Rising Dragon: The Saudi-Iranian Detente and Broader Implications
In 2016, Saudi Arabia and Iran suspended diplomatic relations, marking the latest chapter in a long history of contention and conflict between the two regional powers in the Middle East. However, in a surprising turn of events, China, a … Continue reading
South Korea’s Fertility Crisis: The Intersection of Culture and Society
Fertility and demography-related issues have emerged in numerous developed countries, but only a handful, including South Korea, are currently facing a shrinking population. Asia’s fourth-largest economy has recently broken the world record for the lowest birth rate (249,000) and a … Continue reading