As a Sino-American joint venture between Duke University and China, the 2024 US elections were widely observed on DKU’s campus. As the new administration takes foot, the DKU community reflected on how the election has impacted them. Ky Boughton, a DKU junior, worked to smooth out the absentee voting process
Mongolia has become a popular destination for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) – or North Korean – defectors seeking refuge since the mid-1990s. As a signatory to the UN Human Rights Convention, Mongolia is bound by international law to welcome these refugees regardless of their diplomatic relations with the
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and escalated into a full-scale invasion in 2022, is one of the most consequential global security challenges the world has faced. The violence and instability have widespread ramifications, including a humanitarian crisis, global food market
DKU students visited the confluence of the Pak Ing River and the Mekong River, a site emblematic of the pressures facing local fishing practices due to up and downstream dam constructions. The construction has affected fish populations and reduced the amount of sediment reaching downstream regions. Sediments are crucial for maintaining fertile agricultural land and healthy river ecosystems.
Submitted by Sophia Paske The Kashmir conflict has been a source of tension in South Asia for nearly 80 years. Before British India was partitioned in 1947, Viceroy Lord Mountbatten encouraged states to join either India or Pakistan. However, issues arose when Pakistan’s claim over the Muslim-majority state of Jammu
In DKU’s 11-year history, there has never been an organized effort to help American citizens living in China abroad vote. In the 2024 presidential election, this will no longer be the case. This election cycle, student-led efforts, and campus administrative offices have been instrumental in helping students cast their ballots
By Jas Santos and Yuqing Wang With special thanks to Kyaira Boughton UPDATE: China’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday, September 5, 2024 that foreign adoptions of Chinese children will no longer be allowed. Adoptions in process are now canceled. According to China’s Children International, 160,00 Chinese children have been adopted abroad
U.S. nearshoring initiatives, driven by the need to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, are increasingly focusing on Latin America. While this transition primarily aims to mitigate U.S. risks associated with geopolitical tensions, it also offers an opportunity for Latin American nations to strategically strengthen their economic
One of my favorite things about myself is my mixed background. This diversity has taught me to appreciate the beauty in our differences and fueled my desire to explore other identities, which is why I chose to attend university in China. However, carrying different nationalities has shown me that prejudice
Boeing is a long-standing icon of American industry with a formidable history of leadership in the manufacturing and innovation of aeronautic technology. However, deadly malfunctions in recent years have signaled a steep nosedive in the firm’s reputation and stability. Since 2018, quality issues with Boeing products have directly caused hundreds
