Opinion: Amidst Disaster, China Moves to Centre Stage on COVID-19 Response

Darcy FrenchMarch 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has captured the world’s attention. This crisis, unprecedented in modern times, continues to ravage countries across the world, and will ... Read More

Activists respond to anti-Muslim violence and threats to democracy in India

Annina ClaessonMarch 16, 2020

The state of “the world’s largest democracy” is in an uproar. In late February 2020, Hindu nationalist mobs attacked Muslim homes, shops, and mosques in what h... Read More

Pivoting the US’s Strategic Plan for North Korea

SubmissionMarch 16, 2020

Submitted by Tom Oomen North Korea, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as it is officially known, has been advancing its nuclear capabilities for ... Read More

The violence against Muslims in India, explained

Pariesa YoungMarch 6, 2020

By Pariesa Young and Tristan Werkmeister In India last week, mobs targeted Muslims in the streets. Death tolls are still on the rise as factions come to blo... Read More

Opinion: India’s March towards Protectionism

SubmissionJanuary 30, 2020

Submitted by Pranay Kumar Shome Ever since it was announced that the 35th ASEAN summit would take place in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, speculation was... Read More

The North Korean nuclear program and China-North Korea relations: Recipe for conflict or for peace?

SubmissionJanuary 17, 2020

Submitted by Keridwen François-Merlet For many decades, North Korea, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been one of the hot spots of t... Read More

Opinion: Conflicting Waters: Why China should diminish its presence in the South China Sea

Meike EijsbergJanuary 3, 2020

In the southeast of Asia lies a large body of water that has received more claimants than the last piece of ham at Christmas: the South China Sea. For decades,... Read More

What does it mean to be an Indian? A look at the Citizenship (Amendment) Act

Sharbani ChattorajDecember 25, 2019

The world’s largest democracy is fighting to protect its ethos. A few days ago, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Indian Parliament. On Dec... Read More

Saudi Arabia’s Reforms on Women’s Rights: A Cause for Celebration?

Sophie SmithDecember 3, 2019

On Oct. 9, Saudi Arabia announced that women will now be allowed to serve in the Saudi armed forces. This reform is the latest measure aimed at increasing righ... Read More

A war of words: Breaking down 50 years of US-Iran relations through rhetoric and media coverage

Pariesa YoungNovember 18, 2019

For many, the nuclear agreement reached with Iran in 2015 seemed like a glimmer of hope. In the United States, it was a sign of easing tensions between two cou... Read More