South Korea’s violent gender polarization reminds us that the true plague lies in populism, and the weaponization of national crises against marginalized groups.
The impression that China is now the foremost adversary of the U.S. has become so prevailing that talks of a new Cold War reverberate in the media, compelling major leaders to reject the analogy to quell fears.
Myanmar’s coup d’etat has not stopped the Burmese from using their voice to advocate for democracy across southwest Asia, raise funds for communities in need, and establish foundations to help each other create a new home in America.
Political turmoil continues to plague Thailand, and the country’s young people have suffered the consequences. Now, they protest for their future as much as their past.
With the immense socioeconomic pressures they face in modern China, young couples are choosing not to expand their brood, much to the dismay of central planners in Beijing.
Malaysia’s racial policies have unfortunately failed to equitably redistribute wealth, and its tendency towards policy along racial lines must be reconsidered to address the real challenges of Malaysian society.
In 2020 alone, the U.S. sold a total of $5.1 billion in arms to Taiwan, including missiles, rocket artillery, coastal defense systems, aerial reconnaissance drones, 66 F-16 jets, and other smaller packages. However, many of these systems will not be delivered for at least another year, and with growing U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan, the U.S. should take this delivery time to reconsider these sales.
