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Women’s situation has improved in the last decades, but as demonstrated by the latest Iran actions, the security of particular groups could be in jeopardy. Iran protests regarding female rights have awakened issues regarding the influence of power and religion on the safety and peace of the country. Academics have already proposed measures in this area; however, the repercussion and results have been minimal. The current situation has challenged previous ways of conflict settlement. Click to learn about the relationship between power and gender.
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Chinese politicians and academics have been advocating that China’s authoritarian way of development is in adherence to its cultural traditions. The CCP further argue that China’s uniqueness should be respected and is strongly against Western influence. These rhetoric are supported by China’s United Front efforts to infiltrate Western media and education institutions. Through Chinese mouthpieces, Beijing aims to present China as a country with vast cultural traditions. Click here to learn more about how China uses culture as a political weapon.
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China’s threat to annex Taiwan directly threatens Japan’s national security and access to resources. Nevertheless, Tokyo is not the only one affected by the Middle Kingdom’s expansion. With a large possibility that trade routes in the Indo-Pacific Region may be blocked off in case of a Sino-Taiwanese war, the UK also considers it important to maintain a suitable geopolitical balance. Click here to learn more about the prospects of the Anglo-Japanese cooperation.
Courtesy of the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan.
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Ukraine has recently successfully launched a counteroffense in the Kharkiv Region, retaking major transport hubs such as Izyum. NATO played a significant role in supporting the Ukrainian war effort, however, Russia’s control over energy supply may affect their pro-Ukrainian policies. Click here to learn how Europe is deeply involved in the war and whether Putin’s grasp over energy sources will benefit Moscow.
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On January 8th, 2023, Brazil right-wing advocates stormed three governmental buildings in Brasilia, demanding the reinstation of Jair Bolsonaro, who had lost the most recent Brazilian Presidential Election in October 2022, into presidency. Congressional buildings were vandalised, windows were smashed, and works of art were stolen or broken. The incident bares a high level of similarity to the Riot in Washington when Donald Trump denied the validity of the US election results. Click to learn more about the rise of populism in democracies.
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The products of the Japanese entertainment industry, especially its branch of animation and manga, has been a world-wide phenomenon, known for their brilliantly crafted stories and visually-pleasing art. Nevertheless, due to anime’s increasing influence on the ideological understanding of the Chinese youth, the Chinese Communist Party has attempted to assert control both internally and externally to alter the anime production in accordance to its political needs. Click to learn more about the dangers of Chinese infiltration.
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The 20th National Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party will be held in mid-October. Analysts are speculating whether a Sino-Taiwanese War is embarked within the Chinese leadership’s plan for the next five years. While China has long claimed itself to be the legitimate ruler of Formosa, Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan further flamed the nationalist sentiments of the Chinese people and put pressure onto Xi’s shoulders to act. Click here to learn more about the future of Sino-Taiwanese relations.
Courtesy of Wang Yu Ching.
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The death of HM Queen Elizabeth II has left many around the world in shock. While her son Charles III has just inaugurated as the British sovereign and leader of the Commonwealth, outcry supporting republicanism has already emerged all across the former British colonies. Speculators wonder whether the Commonwealth will collapse during Charles III’s rule. Click here to learn more about the future development of the Commonwealth.
Courtesy of John Pannell.
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