Episode 6: Moving Cities – Indonesia moves its capital
Jakarta is sinking. The capital of Southeast Asia’s most populous country can no longer support its own weight, and is sinking into the sea at […]
Cho Kuk: is the new Korean Justice Minister a righteous reformist or corrupted hypocrite?
Cho Kuk, South Korea’s new Justice Minister wanted to root out corruption. His first case? His own. Contributor Gabriela Bernal explains the unfolding controversy, and […]
China turns 70 and asks: “Maybe I’m getting too old for this?”
China celebrates its 70 year anniversary on October 1st. Reflecting on a life of teenage rebellion, mid-life crises, and stormy relationships, all it wants for […]
Where is the Korean Trevor Noah? Explaining the lack of political satire in South Korea
Why does South Korea lack a political satirist like Trevor Noah on its comedy scene when comedy shows and satire are so appreciated in the […]
Korea has boycotted Japanese beer. How will I round out a 4-pack of tall cans?
Korea and Japan are squabbling again. Only this time, it’s serious. How do I know? All the Japanese beers have disappeared from the fridge at […]
How can Human Rights Right Human Wrongs?
Human rights don’t work in practice because of how the international system is structured, argues editor Valentina Popova. It was during the 18th century that […]
A$AP Rocky is doomed to Swedish meatballs. Thankfully he’s well connected
It could happen to anyone. You, me, that cafeteria lady who used to give you extra fries. Any one of us could wind up trapped […]
Trump and Kim are Helping Me Sleep at Night
This is the first instalment from a new column, which you will definitely want to read regularly, where I’ll be asking the big questions about […]
A Fragmented Future? Huawei and the Future of the Global Economy
Are transnational corporations really as transnational as they claim to be? The recent crises surrounding Huawei suggest that corporations may be more constrained by politics […]
Mama Don’t Kill Me: Sexism and budding gender consciousness in Vietnam
Despite Vietnam’s deeply rooted patriarchal norms, there is cause for optimism among Vietnamese feminists, argues contributor Luu. “With 300,000 lives taken every year, Vietnam is […]