In a world of growing pessimism and tribalism, where the unknown is feared and the foreign is treated with skepticism, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a laboratory of diversity.
It will take a tremendous but necessary effort in order to create a society that is more equitable for all of its participants. Until then, free expression will continue to be a right that is granted only to a select few.
The long history of Cuban-American cultural interaction suggests that the two cultures have embarked on a productive cultural exchange despite the political obstacles. Under a receptive U.S. administration, both nations can use this pre-existing cultural interchange to improve diplomatic relations.
As Harvard’s administration and students take lessons from the University’s history, they simultaneously set new precedents for future activism on campus, shaping future generations of student protest.
By dismissing the American South with stereotypes and generalizations, those from other regions can fall prey to the same vices they accuse Southerners of.
