Topic
Society
Growth Without Progression: The Contradictions Facing China’s Urban Youth
By Yi Jing Fly and Laura Grünberg
Buzzwords like “lying flat” and “involution” suggest that the connection between hard work and success has been severed in the minds of many young Chinese.
History’s Key Role in Deadly Student Protests in Bangladesh
By Samata Biswas
In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artifacts.
Plane Crashes Just After Takeoff From Nepal’s Capital, Kathmandu
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Eighteen people were killed in the crash. A pilot is the lone survivor
Cultural Unity and Heritage: The Role of FestPAC in the Pacific Islands
By John Augé
The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture is a powerful platform for cultural preservation, fostering identity, and promoting regional unity.
The Collateral Victims of Kim Jong Un’s About-Face on Korean Unification
By Meredith Shaw
The rejection of unification marked a massive paradigm shift for the North Korean state and its sympathizers – including Japan’s pro-North Korean community.
Philippine President Announces Ban on Online Gambling Operations
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes amid scrutiny of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, or POGOs, and their alleged links to organized crime.
Thailand’s Appetite for Bite-sized News
By Sribala Subramanian
Video-sharing platforms have experienced a “remarkable” growth spurt so far this year.
Bangladesh Imposes Strict Curfew With ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Following Deadly Protests
By Julhas Alam and Sheikh Saaliq
Over 100 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters, largely students demanding the end of Bangladesh's quota system for government jobs.
Prosecuting War Crimes in Myanmar and Ukraine
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Lars Olsen about Cambodia’s hybrid tribunal and lessons for prosecuting war crimes elsewhere.
Brides Too Soon: The Rising Trend of Early Marriages in Uzbekistan
By Niginakhon Saida
Early marriages are on the rise, primarily driven by a growing scarcity of eligible brides.
Australia Aims to Broaden Media Engagement in the Indo-Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
Maintaining a well-functioning media ecosystem is in the interests of domestic and regional stability alike.
Self-exiled Chinese Billionaire Guo Wengui Convicted of Fraud in US Court
By Larry Neumeister
Guo won fame for his criticism of the CCP and links to prominent U.S. conservatives. Now he’s been convicted of a massive multiyear racketeering operation.