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
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
DKU hosted US Ambassador Burns on March 30, representing the highest profile event at the university since the opening of the Phase 2 campus last summer.
A DKU delegation of around 30 American students travelled to Shanghai to participate in a Sino-US educational exchange program at the end of last January.
Liberal arts projects in non-US contexts have existed since the 20th century. The 2006 joint venture between Sorbonne University, Université Paris Cité and the Government of Abu Dhabi has more than a decade of existence despite handling multiple affiliations and operating in an authoritative context. These two and countless other examples indicate transnational liberal arts programs are feasible, but what catalyzed such an unfortunate end for the Singaporean joint venture, and what can others learn from it?
The following article is part three of a five-part series… Pudong New District, Shanghai DKU’s Finance Club travelled to Shanghai for a day of learning from industry experts on economics, finance and doing business in China last month. Titled the “Chamber of Commerce” weekend, the event was held at NYU
When one thinks of the word ‘fandom’, being a medium for social justice is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. Particularly, the reputation of K-pop fans from an outsider’s perspective has been quite controversial. ARMY, the term for BTS’s fan base, has been carelessly labeled several times, particularly in the West, as “12-year-old girls who have too much time on their hands”. Of course, the labels vary, but the meaning is clear- K-pop fandoms are being belittled, underestimated, and misunderstood.
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