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 […]
Author: Leon Havana
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 […]
Rise of the Japanese Right
Japan has long been considered politically stable, dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party since 1955. Opposition parties were historically fragmented and weak, leaving the LDP […]
Rio Tinto The Original Evil Corp
Rio Tinto is not just another multinational mining company. It is the archetype of the destructive, exploitative, planet-wrecking behemoth. If you wanted to write a […]