The Paradox of Post-Colonialism in Hong Kong
On September 16, I found myself entranced by a scene that had unfolded outside the British Consulate in Admiralty, the...
Opinion
Opinion pieces on JPI offer readers a glimpse into the writer’s personal perspective and viewpoints. They are deliberately subjective, aiming to persuade and advocate for a particular position, often employing rhetoric or evoking emotion. Our writers often use their own experiences, research, or analysis to support their opinions and build a compelling case.
Putin May Not be Crazy
Image Credit: Foreign Policy Disclaimer: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an ongoing conflict and this op-ed may not reflect the...
The Pandora Papers: Why You Should Care
Photo credit: www.dailysabah.com On Sunday, October 3rd, various media organizations worldwide reported on the leak of around 11.9 million files...
Will China Become the New Middle East Power Broker?
Photo credit: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1594821/saudi-arabia As the United States draws down its presence in the Middle East, many in the international community...
The Regulatory Crackdown: Xi’s Reforms Miss the Mark
Photo credit: Paul Langrock / Zenit / Laif / Redux, https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2021-06-22/chinas-economic-reckoning The prospect of China’s superstar real estate giant, Evergrande...
Getting Your Favorite Chocolate May Come at a Price
Although fruits and vegetables are great for our health, sometimes we crave foods that will satisfy our sweet tooth. For...
For Developing Countries, Desire to Grow Overpowers Climate Change Activism
Photo: Millions of people around the world have joined forces to protest climate change and its impacts. Credit: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/21/across-the-globe-millions-join-biggest-climate-protest-ever. ...
COVID-19 Reaches the Gig Economy
Photo: (Left) Image of a dog in Brooklyn. Courtesy of Emmy Freedman (Right) NYC MTA worker sanitizing card swipe stations...
The Repercussions of Erdogan’s Gamble
Photo credit: Встреча с Президентом Турции Реджепом Тайипом Эрдоганом, Совместная пресс-конференция с Президентом Турции Реджепом Тайипом Эрдоганом / Wikimedia Commons...
Iran May Be Disappointed When China’s Commitment is Tested
In his spare time, Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif likes reminding his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Iran is...
