On July 1st, 1997, the United Kingdom handed over the crown jewel of its last remaining overseas possessions, that being Hong Kong, to China, as they had previously agreed in the past. However, although widely supported by both parties, this … Continue reading
Tag: Interview
The Language of Survival: A Story of the Sarajevo Siege
Along the right bank of the Miljacka river, in an old neighborhood of Sarajevo’s historic sector, a young girl named Emina Sarajčić Koso faced a chapter of her life consumed by violent warfare. Emina was only ten years old when … Continue reading
To be or not to be Taiwanese
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
Welsh Independence: The Rise of a New Republic?
For our generation, it may feel as though half a lifetime has passed since the year 2016. On the 23rd of June, 2016, the vote passed for the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU). As a twelve-year-old … Continue reading
Un séisme dévastateur, deux réactions distinctes
Le 6 février 2023 est un jour tragique et traumatisant pour la Turquie et la Syrie : des tremblements de terre ont eu lieu à proximité de la frontière de ces pays causant de graves séquelles humaines et matérielles. Le … Continue reading