Kaiya Davis Introduction Since 2020, China has been gradually increasing  the number of military displays and strategic maneuvers that test the defenses of Taiwan and American commitments near the South China Sea. Backed by the United States, Taiwan capitalizes  on its semiconductor dominance as a counterpoint to increase economic relationships and push for its inclusion in international platforms, such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), in the face of these thr

Katie Leslie Introduction to Japanese Women’s Political History  Formal women’s rights and privileges in Japanese law emerged  only in recent history. In 1947, Japan changed  its constitution to include political rights for women, such as voting, running for Parliament, and attending universities. Later, in the 1970s, the Second Wave of Feminism brought  global awareness to women’s representation and participation. International organizations and conferences like the 1995 UN

Wells Benjamin Introduction  In the 17th century, Cardinal Richelieu, a French religious and political figure, held an extraordinary degree of influence over the affairs of the French Kingdom. His vision  of foreign and domestic policy was second only to that of Louis XIII, and throughout his tenure he often served as France’s preeminent statesman. During his political career, Cardinal Richelieu was accompanied by François Leclerc du Tremblay, a Capuchin friar who served as h

Kaiya Davis Introduction East Asia is  undergoing a significant demographic change, with declining birth rates and longer life expectancies reshaping populations in the region. The changes are  resulting in smaller workforces and a higher dependency ratio, which lead to greater pressure on social and economic systems. The Dependency Ratio  is a demographic measure that compares the nonworking population of the elderly, children, or disabled to the working-age population, indi

By Emily Prosser On October 22, China’s Communist Party elected President Xi Jinping for a third five-year term, demonstrating the...

Check out the first Weekly News Digest of the semester!

Coleman Tappero, a guest writer, discusses the best ways ASEAN can modernize its energy infrastructure sustainably.