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Pia Heckmann
- Jun 23
- 4 min
The Puri Lukisan Museum: A tour through Bali's rich history of art
Figure 1. The Puri Lukisan Museum in Ubud, Bali. Photo credits: Pia Heckmann The small island of Bali attracts many tourists over the...
James Farquharson
- Jun 6
- 8 min
The Longue Durée Of Reconciliation
(Part Two of Two) Read Part One of this article here. In contrast to the goal of the commission as laid out in the original 2017 Act on...
James Farquharson
- Jun 3
- 9 min
Transitional Justice In Taiwan – Valuing Reconciliation Over Justice?
(Part One of Two) With the dissolution of Taiwan’s Transitional Justice Commission (TJC) on 30th May after serving a four-year mandate,...
Pia Heckmann
- May 27
- 7 min
China’s Role in Zimbabwe – A Neo-Colonial Power in Africa?
As China’s engagement within Africa has increased since the beginning of the 21st century, it is valid to question whether the nation’s...
Kyay Mon
- May 6
- 8 min
Don't Forget About Myanmar
“How’s the current situation in Myanmar?” “It’s been a while since I last heard about Myanmar in the news. Are things getting better?”...
Peter Chai
- Apr 22
- 6 min
The Postmaterialist Trend: Making Sense Of Value Changes Through Data
In the book Modernization and Postmodernization: Cultural, Economic, and Political Change in 43 Societies, Ronald Inglehart (1997) makes...
Elisa Lenker
- Apr 15
- 5 min
The Memory of al-Andalus
The kingdom of al-Andalus has gone under the historical microscope many times. Between the years 711 and 1492, the Iberian Peninsula was...
Kyay Mon
- Mar 5
- 6 min
The Role of Mother Languages in Inclusive and Equitable Education
Languages shape our identity and the way we perceive the world. They allow us to express ourselves and connect with each other. Due to...
Jedidja van Boven
- Mar 1
- 5 min
Recap: Sports Diplomacy and the 2022 Beijing Olympics
The 2022 Beijing Olympic as well as the Paralympic Games took place throughout the month of February in various locations in northern...
Dustin Jung
- Feb 18
- 9 min
Colorism in Indian Society: A Complex History
Race is a social construct that divides people according to physical appearances. As an imagined classification, it has nothing to do...
Krista Tammila
- Dec 10, 2021
- 7 min
Royal Rebellion or Outdated Tradition? The Marriage of Former Princess Mako of Japan
Introduction As defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, marriage is “the state of being united as spouses in a consensual and...
Toby Zwama
- Dec 3, 2021
- 5 min
Haunted Silence: Tangible Suffering in Indo-Dutch Households
Traces of colonialism linger throughout the entirety of Europe, and hesitance to address the past has kept large issues unaddressed,...
Ru-Tung Sun & Adith Srinivasan
- Oct 26, 2021
- 6 min
Recap: STEAR Book Exchange Meeting
The Moon and Sixpence is one of the most famous and classic works by William Somerset Maugham. We were glad to have had seven people,...
Veronica Burgstaller
- Oct 12, 2021
- 5 min
Taiwan in the World Post-COVID: A Short Re-Evaluation
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries to (literally) close their doors, politics continue behind those doors regardless. For...
Juliette Odolant
- Oct 8, 2021
- 9 min
The New Age of Proxy War? Sino-US Strategic Rivalry in the Congo
Over the past decade, sustained Sino-US acrimony has ushered in a new geopolitical division. Trends among commentators and analysts show...
Lina Atelj
- Sep 21, 2021
- 5 min
Japan's Child Abduction Issue and the Harmonization of International Law
One of the positive influences of globalization has been the possibility of multicultural relationships and marriages. Unfortunately,...
Krista Tammila
- Sep 17, 2021
- 7 min
Forgotten States in International Relations: Rediscovering the Heart of the Eurasian Landmass
Introduction Let us start by asking a simple question: What are the most important states in the international system today? Many would...
Krista Tammila
- Aug 4, 2021
- 6 min
The Syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan
Introduction Japan is a nation rich in culture, one that is constantly developing yet which has nonetheless succeeded at remaining true...
Elisa Lenker
- Jul 23, 2021
- 5 min
Indigenous Legacy: The Formosan Languages of Taiwan
Lokah su'ga! Mihumisang! Aveoveoyx! Akokay! Djavadjavai! Nga’ ay ho! These are all different ways to say hello and greet someone in...