Global Trade of Plastics: A painful stalemate between the developed and developing worlds
It has been almost two years since China decided to ban imports of plastic waste, and the world is feeling the effects…
Changing the Playing Field: Russia tests new hypersonic weapons
On November 26, 2019, members of Russia’s Ministry of Defence demonstrated their new hypersonic missile system to American inspectors for the first time…
“Step by step:” Leaked revelations on China’s repression of Uighurs
Imagine you are a student. The semester has ended, exams have been conquered and you anxiously await being greeted by family as you return home for break…
Aung San Suu Kyi and the Military’s Violent Campaign Against the Rohingya
On August 25th2017, the persecution of Myanmar’s Muslim minority escalated to the level of ethnic cleansing…
Another International Paralysis: The Rohingya Crisis
A United Nations (UN)-led conference last week ended with 36 member states pledging $360 million to the Rohingya of Myanmar. This commitment aims to address the escalating ethnic violence in the country…
Nationalism in Japan: A Permanent Thread or a Temporary Return?
Since the 20th century, the relationship between China and Japan has been strained by a constant tension from territorial and political disputes…