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South Korea in Squid Game
Callie Yoo discusses how the popular Netflix series invokes nostalgia while confronting viewers with uncomfortable truths about South Korean society.
Suicide Rates in Japan and South Korea: COVID-19’s Global Consequences on Mental Health
Crystel Saraie analyses the increasing suicide rates of Japan and South Korea, and its global implications.
Pandora Papers Unlocked: A Breakdown of the Damning Financial Corruption Leaks
Why are the Pandora Papers significant, and who are implicated? Omar Khan reviews the Pandora Papers and those named in them.
Resurgence of Violence in Kashmir - A Conflict in the Works?
Violence is brewing once again in Kashmir, but what exactly is happening, and will we see an escalation?
Evergrande: The Grand Plan Behind the Fall of China’s Property Industry
From East to West
A collection of culture shocks and tips our members have for those making their journeys to London from their home in Asia. How can we make this city home?
Peace Far Away: On the Recurrent Turmoil in Afghanistan
Phoebe Chen analyses the reasons behind the tumult in Afghanistan and the factors behind the Taliban’s quick rise to power.
Afghanistan: The Foreign Powers’ Reactions to the Crisis are Ironically Inward-Oriented
How has the world reacted to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan? Ana Givran from France shines the spotlight on three different regions and their responses.
NOA Episode 10: Pandemic Public Health Policies and State Governance: Blurred Grounds Between Authoritarian Regimes and Liberal Democracies
Exploring China’s diplomatic motivations, Taiwanese hacktivism culture and efficient government-led pandemic responses, this episode proffers a teaser for their recently published policy paper and offers introductory insight into the relationship between ideology, the state, and technology. Our affiliated research team from Bentham Brooks Institute discusses the deployment of digital surveillance models in India, the exportation of Chinese surveillance strategies abroad and further highlights their potential repercussions for a post-pandemic society.
NOA Episode 9.4.2 Doris Okenwa on Cultural and Demographic Tensions Shaping The Future of Development in Africa
Joined by Doris Okenwa, member of the UCL Anthropology Department, in this episode, Karyn and Angela will be continuing with the topic of corporate social responsibility by honing in on the roles played by culture and demographic tensions in shaping the future of development in Africa. Addressing potential threats towards resource permanency and Africa’s green future, the episode ties together the past, present and future of investment in Africa.