Malaysia has long been celebrated for its multicultural and multireligious society, a unique mosaic of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples, living under the shade of Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and other faiths. Yet beneath this harmonious image lies a growing tension: religion, increasingly, is not just a personal or communal identity, but a political weapon. By constitution, a Malay …

In the global race toward sustainability, Japan is proving that being environmentally responsible doesn’t stop at adopting clean energy, it means managing its full lifecycle of recycling. As solar power becomes a cornerstone of the country’s energy strategy, Japan is emerging as a leader not just in solar energy production but in confronting one of its most pressing side effects: …

The growing role of China as a major diplomatic actor in the Middle East showcases a significant transformation and change in global power dynamics. The region has for a long time been dominated by the intervention and influence of Western powers, which has often resulted in interventionism or conditional engagement. However, Middle Eastern countries have now begun to interact and …

Myanmar, a country often in the international spotlight for its political instability and human rights abuses, has faced the wrath of natural disasters over the years, from cyclones to floods. The recent earthquake, with a devastating magnitude of 7.7, that struck the country has once again put the spotlight on the regime’s handling of disaster relief and its broader implications …

The South China Sea is one of the most heavily contested maritime regions on earth as it involves a myriad of overlapping territorial claims. More recently, there has been a growing escalation between the Philippines and China due to the fact that Chinese coast guard vessels have been aggressively blocking Philippine resupply missions, in particular at the Second Thomas Shoal. …

North Korea remains one of the most secretive and repressive regimes in the world. The government, led by the Kim dynasty, exercises an iron grip over its citizens: domestic media and internet remain sealed off from the outside world, while the ruling Party invests economic resources and massive control over what citizens see, read and hear. The contrast between the …

The global nuclear non-proliferation regime is facing significant challenges as Iran and North Korea continue to test the limits of international diplomacy and enforcement mechanisms. While both nations have pursued nuclear capabilities under different geopolitical circumstances, their actions threaten to undermine decades of efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. As the balance between nuclear power nations is already …

Taiwan is experiencing a growing self-identity with the passing of time. The democratic government and its own constitutions are key factors in shaping the political perceptions of younger generations that are distancing themselves from Chinese rule. On the other hand, Beijing still sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually join its national borders. Despite the strong economic …

According to a global study conducted by the Pew Research Centre in 2012, only 16% of the global population was not affiliated with any religion. In the last decade, this number followed the tendency to decrease, reaching 14,4% of world population considered as atheist (Statista, 2022). It is obvious that compared to all the religious citizens, this number might seems …

            Russian invasion of the Ukraine changed a good deal of stability and political balance over the globe. Certain countries have drawn closer and some others pushed away from each other while the international communities realigned all together. While China still pursues its interests on being an economic giant and a superpower over the world, it mostly kept its balance diplomatically …