It's Not All In Your Head: How Mental Illness Manifests Across Cultures
Staff Writer Becca Chong breaks down the barriers surrounding mental illness in various cultures
VOLUNTOURISM- HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR SERVICE?
Staff Writer Rebecca Chong looks into the idea behind voluntourism--and many of issues that it brings
No End in Sight for Dictatorship in Thailand
On May 22, 2014, the Royal Thai Army successfully seized control of the Thai government, under the claim that that its actions would keep citizens safe and restore order to a country mired in chaos. This was the 10th time Thailand’s constitution was suspended since 1932 (“Thailand Military Seizes Power in Coup”). However, reports of human rights violations committed against non-violent demonstrators marching in protest of the new regime’s authoritarian rule, suggest that the military junta is acting out of its own self-interest rather than for the good of its citizens. The new government has proven its willingness to go to great lengths to retain its power.
BOLIVIA SAYS 'NO' TO ANOTHER #10ANOSCONEVO
Staff Writer Aisha Ali takes a peak at Bolivian President Evo Morales' attempt at a fourth straight presidency
AUNG SAN SUU KYI: WHEN VICTORY MEANS NOTHING
Staff Writer Lauren Lam takes a look at Myanmar's most recent attempt at democracy
COMFORTING “COMFORT WOMEN": A LOOK INTO THE “COMFORT WOMEN” ACCORD BETWEEN SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN
Staff Writer Bruce Fan explores the recent South Korean and Japanese accord on the "Comfort Women" issue.
The Lady: Assessing Aung San Suu Kyi's Commitment to Democracy in Burma
Staff Writer Ariana Criste contrasts Aung San Suu Kyi's promise to bring democracy to Burma with her inaction in assisting the Rohingya minority.
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: CHINA'S FUTURE WITHOUT THE ONE CHILD POLICY
Staff writer Julia Aurell questions the effectiveness of revoking one of China's most notorious policies.
A VOICE DROWNED OUT: ISLAND NATIONS CALL TO ADDRESS RISING SEAS
Senior Editor Andrew Muse-Fisher discusses the threat global climate change poses to low lying island nations.
BJP: The reincarnation of the NSDAP in India
Staff Writer Amrita Roy discusses the meteoric rise of the BJP party and its eery similarity to the NSDAP.
FROM BURMA TO THAILAND: MIGRATION ISSUES
Staff Writer Bruce Fan Explores issues surrounding Burmese immigration into Thailand
A WINTER STORM IS COMING
Staff Writer Anjleena Sahni explores the global patterns and impacts of El Niño
THE 15th DALAI LAMA: AN ANALYSIS ON TIBETAN AND CHINESE RELATIONS
Staff Writer Bruce Fan discusses the problems that face the 15th Dalai Lama as relations between China and Tibet worsen. He gives a brief background of the issue and explains what that means for today.
India's Peaceful Rise: A Truly New Type of Great Power Relations
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein compares India's approach to regional disputes with China's.
UNREQUITED DREAMS: A STORY OF ROHINGYAN MIGRATION
Staff Writer Alex Shkurko discusses the plight of Myanmar's Rohingya people.
LOOKING FORWARD IN U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS
Staff writer Angela Luh discusses upcoming events in U.S.-China relations and areas of potential cooperation and conflict.
CHECKING IN WITH MATERNITY HOTELS
Staff Writer Jubilee Cheung investigates the secret world of 'maternity hotels', which exploit the rules of birthright citizenship in the United States.
LOOKING “UNDER THE DOME”: A CRITICAL VIEW OF ENVIRONMENTALISM, CENSORSHIP AND SOCIAL UNREST IN CHINA
Staff writer Emily Deng covers the eye-opening environmental documentary film “Under the Dome” revealing the causes and effects of China’s air pollution. Produced by a prominent former China Central Television reporter Chai Jing, the video reached viral popularity of more than 150 million views within a week and before being abruptly censored by the government.
ONE BANK HAS TORN THE WORLD IN TWO
The case for America's continued opposition to China's Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank By Kristopher Klein, Staff Writer
CAN SHANGHAI BE THE NEXT SILICON VALLEY?
Staff Writer Emily Deng covers “How Innovation Works in California and Shanghai,” an event sponsored by the University of California, San Diego and Fudan University. The speakers provided unique perspectives on what made Silicon Valley so successful and how Shanghai aims to become the next international hub of innovation.