What Happens When China Leads the World
In the first decades of the 21st century, China has grown to become one of the world's leading economies and its most populous nation. As the world's second-largest economy after the United States, and a major power in international...
When Women Lead Protest Movements
The past century has witnessed some of the strongest women-led protest movements in history. With the dawn of the internet age, women around the world continue to use their collective power to advocate and fight for equality, representation, representation...
How Milk Tea Became an Anti-China Symbol
In recent years, milk tea has become much more than an ordinary beverage. It has become a cultural symbol of resistance to Chinese occupation in certain countries and even become a way of expressing protest against the Chinese government....
What Worries Foreign Election Observers
There has never been a bigger occasion for international election observers than the upcoming 2020 US Presidential election. Observers from around the world will be in attendance to keep an eye on the process and to ensure that the...
Why Political Leaders Are Never to Blame
Why Political Leaders Are Never to Blame In today's political climate, it has become increasingly common for politicians to be quick to deflect blame and avoid personal responsibility for their decisions and the outcomes of their policies. This is especially...
The World’s Most Important Body of Water
The World’s Most Important Body of Water Water is essential to human life, and all over the world, bodies of water nourish and sustain the ecosystems and communities that surrounds them. There are many different types of water on Earth,...
Where Nationalism Has No Answers
Nationalism is a term coined by French philosopher Ernest Renan in the nineteenth century, used to describe the sense of belonging and connection to a country or nation-state. Nationalism is a powerful force, capable of powering revolutions and supporting...
Why Are There No Biographies of Xi Jinping?
As the leader of the largest country in the world, the President of China, Xi Jinping, is considered a world leader and wields enormous power. Yet there are no comprehensive biographies of him, sparking curiosity among many people. This...
Prince Philip, a Man of His Time
Prince Philip, a Man of His Time Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was a beloved figure in the British royal family for more than 60 years. He passed away in 2021, at the age of 99, establishing a legacy...
What Was America Doing in Afghanistan?
What Was America Doing in Afghanistan?
Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States has been active in Afghanistan. Initially, the deployment was to pursue the perpetrators of the attacks and drive out the Taliban government which sheltered them,...
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