Ukraine’s Finest Hour
The courage of the Ukrainian people in the face of overwhelming odds, in the face of likely death or imprisonment, puts us all to shame.
Australia’s Love-Hate Relationship with Sharks
I both love and hate sharks. Love them because they are a symbol of the ocean, the power and ferocity that lurks beneath the surface; and hate them because they remind me that the ocean, this thing that I love, will never be truly safe for me.
Frozen Ambitions
Antarctica has been kept peaceful for 60 years by international treaties, but Chinese ambitions on the frozen continent threaten to shatter this fragile peace.
Is China’s Economy Going the Way of Japan’s?
If China really does continue down Xi’s autarkic path, then its slump could be even more pronounced than anything Japan experienced.
Where Do France’s Presidential Candidates Stand on China?
Discerning the various candidates’ attitudes towards China is tricky, but they range from apologists for and opponents of the Chinese Communist Party.
The Certain Uncertainty of the French Presidential Race
Emmanuel Macron looks set to win a second term, but if there’s one thing about French presidential elections, it’s that they’re always surprising.
FAKE NEWS | Useless Robot Bartender Replaces No Human Bartenders
“For every one of those robot bartenders they need to hire, like, three people to supervise it.”
This Is What the REAL China Is Like
“Western commentators are forever harping on about Tiananmen Square. Well, I actually WENT to that square last month. How many protestors did I see being killed there? Zero.”
FICTION | The Body Does Not Lie
A struggling writer gets more than he bargained for when he writes a beautiful girl into existence.
How South Korea’s Human Rights Lawyer President Sold Out Human Rights
In his desire for good relations with Kim Jong-un, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has repeatedly sacrificed human rights – and gotten nothing tangible in return.