While heralded for their high living standards, solid politics, and favorable economy, Australia seems to have underlying cracks that require its next governing body to deal with. The Australia BGI Report on Governance Performance released recently suggests that the country is suffering from rising political division, increased polarization, greater inequality, and a reliance on destructive…
With robust consumer involvement and participation from crypto whales, South Korea’s sector was booming. However, the year 2025 brought a politically heavy gale with it. Politically, the nation was already suffering from the economic and diplomatic consequences of former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment in December 2024, which opened a new floodgate towards more stringent…
In a global geopolitical shift, South Korea and Syria have officially set up diplomatic relations. This marks the first official recognition of the transitional government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, while also striking a setback to North Korea, which was allied with Syria during the dictatorship of President Bashar al-Assad. The South Korean minister Cho…
Currently, Taiwan’s political arena faces significant challenges with rampant partisan conflict and a split government. Amidst the disarray, a former head of state has made an uncommon public appeal for cohesion. Representing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Taiwan’s first president, Chen Shui-Bian, during his address, urged everyone to engage in conversations and balance mutual…
Achieving gender equality in the political arena is always accompanied by enduring social obstacles. To confront this lasting challenge, UN Women organized a two-day Expert Group Meeting (EGM), which took place on April 4-5, 2025. This meeting aimed at carving out specific plans to change social norms for women’s full and effective participation in decision-making…
As the May elections approach, the Philippines is facing yet another surge of disinformation. This growth can be linked to the region’s recent political activities, such as the ICC’s arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte in March, which created an exaggerated wave of narratives on social media concerning the Philippines being a victim to sociopolitical…
Reynolds’ Exit Surprise: The State of Politics in Iowa Evolves In an announcement that stirred Iowa’s political waters, Reynolds, the state’s governor, revealed on Friday that she won’t be pursuing her third term come 2026. This has raised the eyebrows of Republicans who were banking on her reelection and started to fuel conversations of a…
A Change in the Story: Washington Warms to Crypto A shift in Washington’s crypto policies indicates a positive change in the hotbed capital. Just a year ago, the most pressing issue was whether cryptocurrencies were altars for fraud, sophisticated layers of money laundering, or wildly speculative investment vehicles. Although not fully resolved, there is a…
