World
Brimming with Deceit, Iran Finds its Legitimacy on the Line
As people both in Iran and abroad witness the Iranian regime conceal truth after truth, the Islamic Republic’s authority only continues to be dealt blow after blow.
Village Loud: The politics of discourse in Germany, five years after the refugee crisis
Through the refugee crisis, people have become more vocal about beliefs that do not align with the liberal, progressive mainstream.
Lebanese First: Anti-corruption protests in Lebanon unite sectarian groups
Now, for the first time in Lebanon’s history, they’re subscribing to another belongingness paradigm: the people versus the political elite.
Executing Justice: Violence against children in Pakistan sparks debate on retribution
There are issues in the Pakistani justice, legal, policing, and government systems which have not been addressed. A public hanging seems, in light of this fact, a hasty attempt to fix an otherwise deep-seated problem.
“Megxit”: A British Royal Crisis
Harry and Meghan’s sudden departure has sent shockwaves through Britain, prompting questions over the Royal Family’s right to privacy and their relevance in a modern-day liberal democracy.
Party Over Principles
“By pardoning racist incidents, we lower the precedent for behavior among our political leaders.”
Suppressing Secularism: The Marginalisation of India’s Muslims
“Modi’s India is the ‘world’s largest democracy’ in nothing but name.”
Fallen Idols: Sexism and Suicide in the K-pop Industry
Why are people holding these women who are celebrities to such a high standard that if they do something slightly different than what people expect, they’re receiving all this hatred?