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Born to Decline? East Asia’s Fertility Rate Crisis
Although widely talked about, the fertility rate crisis has remained an ongoing and unsolved crisis for the last couple of decades, a problem that the majority of developed nations are beginning to experience or have already started experiencing the repercussions of. Incorporating the cultural and economic nuances of the East Asian region, a look into why population decline is imminent and whether we are at a stage to prevent it is a question this article hopes to explore.
Did the War End? The Politics of Remembrance in Post-WW2 East Asia
Between forgetting and remembering, this article examines how governments and civilians in East Asia confront war memories and construct their narratives of the war.
Rear-View Stories of Japan’s Waning Car Scene
Impressions and stories from a summer spent working in a Japanese custom garage.
The Impact of Collectivism on East Asian Consumer Behaviour
Observing how the collectivist culture in East Asia influences consumer behaviour. Asian consumers are shown to be more avoidant of risk, and prefer to be assured against risk through greater transparency and being given greater control in their consumer experience.
South Korean Anti-feminism: Has the #MeToo Movement Died?
The Deadly Naxal Problem of India
India is beset by a huge problem of regional inequality. An important contributor towards the Northern social instability and economic stagnation are the Naxals. Owen looks at this terrorist organisation that many have not heard of.
China’s Left-Behind Children and the Path to Common Prosperity
With over 69 million Left-Behind Children in China, Angelina looks how their stories are increasingly shaped by larger political and economic forces.
A Bird’s Eye View of Central Asian Migration
Few regions can claim to have a history of migration as long as that of Central Asia. Ralf explores the patterns and causes of migration in the region.
Role of women in Myanmar’s civil conflicts
Mia writes about the role women have played in Myanmar's civil conflicts, challenging traditional gender norms and exclusion from political and military roles
Locked Out of Forest City: An Infrastructure of Exclusion
Malaysia’s Forest City is one of the largest and most costly megaprojects in the world, yet it became a “ghost city” eight years after its conception. Nicole writes about its problems and failures.