Operation Abduction: Inside North Korea’s Kidnapping of Japanese Citizens
One autumn evening like any other, 13-year old Megumi Yokota is walking home from badminton practice at her local middle school. Suddenly, somebody grabs her vi...
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Clearing the Air: India’s Fight Against Pollution and the Rise of Emissions Markets
In November 2024, Delhi once again earned the unenviable title of the world’s most polluted city. As is routine by now, the winter months in the Indian capital ...
League of Legends Esports and Chinese Nationalism
On November 6th, 2021, students of Chinese universities rampaged through the streets in their pajamas on a snowy night as deafening screams of celebration echoe...
The Geopolitics of Energy: The European Union’s Struggle for Energy Independence
Europe’s energy landscape has undergone seismic shifts in the past decade, driven by geopolitical tensions, the urgency for decarbonization, and economic pressu...
Reputation and Reality: Vietnam’s Push for Human Rights Council Re-Election
Việt Nam has officially announced its candidacy for re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term. The move comes during...
Serbia’s Student Protests: Local Uproar, Western Silence?
Serbia’s student protests, which have dominated Serbian media and political life for months on end, can be traced back to the fatal collapse of a concrete...
The Modern Colony: Cabotage Laws in Puerto Rico & the U.S.
Anchored by the waves of the Atlantic on one side and the Caribbean on the other, Puerto Rico is a sea-locked oasis that remains one of the few existing modern ...
The Fight For Asia: Maritime Law and Assurances to American Allies
The United States and the People’s Republic of China are at a crossroads, with both states fighting to assert their influence over the Indo-Pacific. In particul...
The Palestine Authority at a Political Crossroads
On January 21st, 2025, Israel Defense Forces launched a major military raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank entitled “Operation Iron Wall”. The Israeli milit...
Progressive Politics Are Leading The 2025 Polish Presidential Elections
Poland’s upcoming presidential election on May 18, 2025, promises to hold significant implications for European politics. The nation’s political landscape is do...