Georgia is under pressure. What began as political protests over legislation in late 2024 has become an open confrontation between the ruling Georgian Dream party […]
Author: Leon Havana
Corruption and the New Airport in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh’s Techo International Airport opened in September 2025 with great fanfare. Inaugurated by government officials and presented as a symbol of Cambodia’s modernization, it […]
The Philippines Protests and the Rot at the Core
On September 21 the streets of Manila filled with bodies, voices, and banners. It was not the first time Filipinos had risen in anger, and […]
Papua New Guinea at 50, Lies, Violence, Corruption and Missed Opportunities
As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence in 2025, the surface-level celebrations mask a country falling apart at the seams. Violence has […]
Javanese Imperialism: Indonesia’s Dark History of Subjugation
Colonialism is often portrayed as a Western construct, one where European powers divided and conquered vast swaths of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. However, the […]
Dark History of The Maluku Islands
The Maluku Islands, often called the Spice Islands, sit quietly in Indonesia’s eastern archipelago, far from the bustling centers of Jakarta or Bali. For many, […]
Is Bougainville Heading for Independence or War?
Bougainville stands at a crossroads in its history. With the 2027 independence timeline set in the Bougainville Peace Agreement, the region is preparing for a […]
Frontline Dispatch – Is Indonesia Heading for Revolution
Indonesia is teetering on the edge of upheaval. What began as outrage over lawmakers receiving housing allowances nearly ten times the national minimum wage has […]