Bangladesh has become a nation forced to the frontline of climate-related impacts. The low-lying country is cut across by major rivers and is characterized by exposure to the Bay of Bengal, creating a unique combination of hazards that so few … Continue reading
Category: South Asia
Building Bricks and Picking Peas: Two Case Studies on Modern-Day Slavery
We often perceive slavery as a colonial object of the past. This belief is also localized, based on the history textbooks read in school. However, slavery is not a static concept. It fluctuates and evolves, adapting to the modern era. … Continue reading
Bus Rapid Transit: How One City’s Innovation Sparked Sustainable Transportation Across the Globe
In 2023, the Brazilian city of Curitiba was named the “Smart City of the Year” at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona; however, it did not always have such a strong reputation. From 1940 to 1960, … Continue reading
The Invisible Workforce Behind Automation
As AI usage continues to surge globally, system automation and the promise of AI performing tasks faster and more efficiently than humans have become increasingly attractive. For many corporations, the prospect of AI operating with a degree of autonomy makes … Continue reading
Climate Change, Inequality, and the Rising Burden of Water and Vector-Borne Diseases in South Asia
Water and vector borne diseases (WVBDs) plague millions of communities globally. These diseases can be transmitted through contaminated drinking water, animals, and insects that transmit harmful pathogens to humans and amongst humans. Especially as the consequences of climate change become … Continue reading
India Awaits Upcoming Census About Caste System
India’s next nationwide census promises to shed light on the current state of the caste system and its impact on the country’s citizens.
India’s caste system has been intertwined with almost every aspect of the country’s identity for thousands … Continue reading
Gen Z vs. the Elite: Inside Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Uprising
After years of corruption and political stagnation, Nepal’s youth have had enough. Their fight began online, but didn’t stay there long.
In early September, Nepal erupted into some of the deadliest protests in recent history. A government decision to block … Continue reading
Growing Economic Disparity in Pakistan
Amid a growing inflation rate and an increased frequency of climate disasters, Pakistan faces a worsening poverty crisis.
Nearly one in four Pakistanis currently live below the poverty line, indicating a sharp reversal from earlier economic progress. With a population … Continue reading
Discord et Drapeau de Pirate: les Réseaux Sociaux et la Culture Populaire comme Outils de Résistance en Asie du Sud
L’Asie du Sud traverse actuellement une vague de démonstrations anti-gouvernementales, que certains qualifient de « printemps sud-asiatiques ». Au cœur de ces mouvements se trouve la Gen Z, des jeunes activistes qui redéfinissent la résistance grâce à l’utilisation des … Continue reading
The IMF and World Bank: Neocolonial Domination, Debt Trap, and Resistance in the Global South
The Global South is currently facing what was once referred to as a “silent crisis” by the United Nations: an escalating debt emergency, with many countries struggling to pay off their debt obligations due to exorbitant interest rates, … Continue reading