Growing up as the daughter of a Taiwanese immigrant, I’ve always identified strongly as half-Taiwanese. As a kid, I didn’t understand the One-China policy: Taiwan is a part of China due to their historical affiliation. To me it was … Continue reading
Category: Regions
The War in Sudan: Conflict Rages as the World Looks Away
While the international media fixes its attention on Ukraine and the Middle East, other equally devastating conflicts are comparatively forgotten. An example of this is the ongoing war in Sudan, a civil conflict primarily between the Sudanese Armed Forces and … Continue reading
The Battle of the Speakers: Turmoil in the U.S. House of Representatives
Chaos erupted in the U.S. House of Representatives this October, which culminated in the unprecedented ousting of the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy. The unfolding of events showcases a significant amount of power currently held by the most far-right … Continue reading
Disaster Beyond Headlines: Pakistan’s Climate Anxiety Crisis after the 2022 Monsoons
2022 saw Pakistan’s monsoon season turn devastating. Sea-like floods and landslides, as well as significant rainfalls touched all four provinces and affected 15% of the country’s population, with 20.6 million people requiring urgent humanitarian aid. Even today, over … Continue reading
Technological Disparities: Exploiting the Global South and AI’s Hidden Human Labour
Due to the explosive growth of the tech industry, disparities between the Global North and the Global South are becoming increasingly apparent. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are revealing hidden inequalities that have been concealed behind the conceptual framework of … Continue reading
Countering Coup Attempts in the Guatemalan Elections
Bernardo Arévalo’s victory in Guatemala’s 2023 Presidential elections should have been undisputed. Winning 60.9% of votes in the runoff election on August 20th of this year, he defeated his opponent, former first lady Sandra Torres of Unidad National de la … Continue reading
La récente grève féministe en Islande et ses révélations sur l’égalité entre hommes et femmes
Ce 24 octobre 2023, la première ministre islandaise affirmait au quotidien islandais Iceland Monitor ne pas aller au travail et attendre que toutes les femmes du pays fassent de même. L’objectif de la première ministre Katrín Jakobsdóttir est de … Continue reading
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
Venezuela: On the Verge of a Political Transformation After Recent Primary Elections?
On October 22, 2023, opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado won Venezuela’s primary elections. This event may indicate a shift towards free and fair elections for the presidential run scheduled in 2024 after years of economic crisis and authoritarian rule in … 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