The Cold War was not merely a contest of superpowers in distant capitals but a battleground of ideas, sovereignty, and survival for smaller nations caught […]
Author: Leon Havana
Myanmar’s Multipronged Insurgencies: A Story of Resilience Against Militarism and Imperialism
Myanmar’s conflict landscape is among the most complex and enduring in Asia, shaped by decades of ethnic resistance to state repression and the ongoing struggle […]
West Papua Burns Again: The Resurgent Independence Struggle the World Pretends Doesn’t Exist
The Indonesian province of West Papua is once again engulfed in violence. In May and June 2025, brutal clashes between the Indonesian military and the […]
North Korea’s 20×10 Policy: A Triumph of Socialist Reconstruction Supported by Strategic Trade with Russia and China
North Korea’s ambitious 20×10 Policy, launched in 2024, represents one of the most significant and tangible efforts in recent years to rebuild the country’s rural […]
What the New Trump Travel Ban Actually Means
If you’ve skimmed headlines about Trump’s new travel ban, you’ve probably seen the usual words thrown around—”racist,” “Muslim ban,” or “far-right crackdown.” But here’s the […]
Latest Border Dispute Highlights Thai Imperialism
The killing of a Cambodian soldier during a violent clash with Thai troops on May 27, 2025, has once again exposed the persistent reality of […]
Why Did Papua New Guinea Sellout West Papua?
For decades Papua New Guinea has stood silent while its western neighbor West Papua suffers under Indonesian occupation. Despite deep cultural ties and shared histories […]
Timor-Leste Marks 23 Years of Independence Amid Rising Chaos in West Papua
This year, Timor-Leste celebrated 23 years since its hard-won independence from Indonesian rule. It was a day of reflection and celebration for a nation that […]