World
An Interview with Ian Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer on China
“I think [China] see[s] religion as a useful tool in the overall effort to restore some sort of order in society.”
The Fashion Shepherds: How Trends Arrive from the Runway to our Wardrobes
“Before seeing so many styles debuted on the runway, I overlooked the influence of fashion shepherds.”
Iran’s Bread Protests: Economic Injustice and Rouhani’s Failures
“Even if the protests wane in power and size, the anger and frustration felt by the people will still remain.”
An Old Alliance Under a New President: U.S. and South Korean Relations
“Moon knows that the U.S. is an important ally that South Korea needs on its side in the current climate.”
Literature Review: The Accusation by Bandi
The Accusation is a collection of short stories that were penned by a North Korean author, under the pseudonym of Bandi.
Poetry Collection Review: Night Sky With Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
“Generational trauma is a constant, quiet part of our identities, and Vuong is fittingly gentle in how he communicates this.”
iCitizen: How an A.I. Became a Citizen of Saudi Arabia
“A month after becoming the last country in the world to allow women to drive, Saudi Arabia recently became the first to grant citizenship to a robot.”
Pulpit Politics: Catholic Activism and its Teachings
“Catholic social teaching is not at all related to the liberal-conservative divide that exists in the United States.”