It is widely believed that following the end of the Second World War, there were only two global superpowers: the United States and the Soviet Union. This is not true. There was a third superpower, wounded by the Second World War, but still maintaining a … Continue readingThe Suez Crisis: The Sun Finally Sets
Although it began first as an internet meme to combat Chinese nationalist commenters on social media, the Milk Tea Alliance has now evolved into a proper protest movement between Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Myanmar. Although still in its infancy, it has the potential to become a truly global movement against tyranny and authoritarianism. … Continue readingTHE MILK TEA ALLIANCE: FROM INTERNET MEME TO PAN-ASIAN MOVEMENT
BY DEVAN PHILLIPSON – In March 2011, Syria fell to the wave of revolutionary sentiment brought about by the Arab Spring. Dictator President Bashar al-Assad faced a massive pro-democracy movement which quickly radicalised and militarised following repression from the Syrian government. Armed militias formed in quick succession and Syria descended into a fully blown civil war. Yet, despite the wave of popular support for the pro-democracy movement, the Assad regime stands on the verge of victory ten years later. How did we exactly get here? … Continue readingTHE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR | TEN YEARS OF HELL
On paper, a live-action remake of “Mulan” would have made a great film and a significant insight into Chinese culture. It could have been massively popular, particularly amongst Chinese audiences, and it could have perhaps made a lot of money for Disney and Hollywood. With … Continue readingThe controversy of Disney’s Mulan
First they came for the Tibetans And I did not speak out Because I was not a Tibetan Then they came for the Uighurs And I did not speak out Because I was not a Uighur Then they came for the Hong Kongers And I … Continue readingHONG KONG’S DARKEST HOUR
A SECOND SINO-INDIAN WAR? In May earlier this year, Chinese and Indian infantry units clashed in the Naku La area in Sikkim. 11 soldiers were injured on both sides in that engagement, and tensions between the two countries grew as both sides built up more … Continue readingSHOWDOWN IN THE HIMALAYAS
War. It never changes. While this statement may be true regarding the nature of warfare, the way wars are fought are changing rapidly. The world is facing the dawn of a new age where new weapons and dimensions to war will define the globe during … Continue readingTHE FUTURE OF WARFARE
Picture this in your head. You are the leader of a powerful country, and are in a state of limited war with a nation which has threatened your allies with annihilation and has attacked the supply of resources critical to your country’s economy. Your embassy … Continue readingAN UNPOPULAR OPINION: TRUMP’S DECISIVE VICTORY
The other month saw the Syrian conflict explode once again, with President Trump making the momentous decision to pull US troops out of Syria, abandoning Americas Kurdish allies and jeopardising the fight against the Islamic State. This move backfired spectacularly, with Turkey launching an offensive … Continue readingTRUMP’S PULL-OUT GAME | THE PRESIDENT’S GRAND STRATEGY FOR THE MIDDLE EAST
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset … Continue readingTHE GREAT WAR: WHAT WAS SO GREAT ABOUT IT?