En 2022, le Sommet sur la transformation de l’éducation organisé par l’ONU a mis l’accent sur l’importance de l’éducation dans le programme politique mondial. En effet, le secrétaire général a invité les pays présents à rendre les systèmes d’éducation plus … Continue reading
Category: South Asia
Hong Kong at the Crossroads: Navigating Sino-Western Economic Dynamics
In the heart of Asia, where the East meets the West, lies Hong Kong – a vibrant metropolis that has long been the pulsating core of global finance. It is a city where futuristic skyscrapers cast their shadows over centuries-old … Continue reading
Where To Call Home? Pakistan’s Forced Deportation of Afghani Refugees
On October 4th, 2023, the Pakistani government issued an alarming directive asking nearly two million unregistered Afghani refugees to either leave voluntarily by November 1st or face forced deportation by the Pakistani authorities. Since the advent of the Soviet-Afghan war … Continue reading
Caste, Culture, and Modernity: Exploring the Contemporary Shifts in Indian Society
India is currently the world’s most populated country, and as per the World Banks’s median poverty line of $3.10 dollars a day, 60% of India (nearly 1.3 billion people) live below it. But why is poverty so prevalent? What are … Continue reading
Développement et défis : Le duel économique entre Hong Kong et Singapour
Autrefois modestes en ressources et en richesses, Hong Kong et Singapour témoignent désormais d’un développement économique remarquable. Ces métropoles se sont établies comme des centres névralgiques de la finance, du commerce international et du secteur touristique. Ainsi, Hong Kong et … 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
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
Singapore: The Playground for Millionaires
Singapore, known as “The Lion City”, is a major trade and financial hub in South-East Asia. Its strategic business-friendly policies and geographic location within Southeast Asia have facilitated rapid economic development. However, economic growth measured through GDP fails to account … Continue reading
Killing Nijjar: Tensions Rise After Trudeau Alleges Indian Involvement in Assassination of Sikh Activist
On 18 June 2023, Canadian Sikh activist and separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot and killed by two masked individuals. Three months later, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canadian intelligence was investigating credible allegations regarding the potential … Continue reading
Le développement au prix de l’authenticité : La Thaïlande et le paradoxe tourisme/culture
Dans les années 1950-1960, la vision du tourisme comme un moteur de développement économique pour les pays du Sud émerge. Kurt Kraft publie sa thèse sur le tourisme en tant que redistributeur de richesses, proposant que les habitants des … Continue reading