What the Backlash Against Mamdani Reveals About Islamophobic Panic
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning upset has sparked an intense wave of political outrage, from politicians predicting another 9/11 to referring to...
Politics
Turbulence in Seoul: The Aftermath of Political Upheaval
On April 4, 2025, four arduous months following the abrupt declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, South Korea’s...
A Decade Down the Nuclear Silk Road: The Search for Balance
In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects, known as the Belt and Road...
Former Philippine President Duterte’s Arrest and the Broader Southeast Asian War on Drugs
From 2016 to 2022, Filipinos endured endless cycles of fear under the Rodrigo Duterte Administration and his “war on drugs”...
What Happened to Making America Affordable Again?
“Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again,” Donald Trump said on the campaign trail....
The European Union: Integration in the Face of Crises
While the European Union may resemble a state in some ways, it is inaccurate to describe it as such, particularly...
Why is Elon Musk supporting Donald Trump? Mars, Tesla, Wealth, and Ego
Elon Musk's shift from supporting Democrats to endorsing Republicans, along with his backing of Donald Trump after the failed assassination...
“Title 8 Aliens and Nationality” Immigration Law: Chinese Asylum from Chasing after American Dream to Struggling in Structural Violence
From the mass migration of the 1850s Gold Rush to the present-day exodus from an increasingly restrictive China, Chinese migrants...
Uncovering Hegemonic Masculinity’s Hidden Fragility in the 2024 Election
The 2024 U.S. election was, by any standard, a game changer. On the one hand, there was Kamala Harris seeking...
Adapting to Change: Norway’s Expanding Role in NATO’s Future
With its strategic Northern geography, Norway has been essential for monitoring Russian activities and ensuring NATO’s operability in the High...