World
Czech Elections: Battles on Shifting Grounds
“The biggest danger facing the Czech Republic is not what the president will do, but rather what he will not.”
An Interview with Ian Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer on China
“I think [China] see[s] religion as a useful tool in the overall effort to restore some sort of order in society.”
The Fashion Shepherds: How Trends Arrive from the Runway to our Wardrobes
“Before seeing so many styles debuted on the runway, I overlooked the influence of fashion shepherds.”
Iran’s Bread Protests: Economic Injustice and Rouhani’s Failures
“Even if the protests wane in power and size, the anger and frustration felt by the people will still remain.”
An Old Alliance Under a New President: U.S. and South Korean Relations
“Moon knows that the U.S. is an important ally that South Korea needs on its side in the current climate.”
Literature Review: The Accusation by Bandi
The Accusation is a collection of short stories that were penned by a North Korean author, under the pseudonym of Bandi.
Poetry Collection Review: Night Sky With Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
“Generational trauma is a constant, quiet part of our identities, and Vuong is fittingly gentle in how he communicates this.”
iCitizen: How an A.I. Became a Citizen of Saudi Arabia
“A month after becoming the last country in the world to allow women to drive, Saudi Arabia recently became the first to grant citizenship to a robot.”