In April 1992, as the world celebrated the apparent “end of history” with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the triumph of neoliberal capitalism, […]
Author: Leon Havana
Indian Imperialism: Beyond British Colonialism to Modern Hindu Nationalism
India’s history is often told as a singular narrative of British colonial oppression and the heroic struggle for independence. Yet, this framing obscures a more […]
India’s Intensified Assault on Naxalites Masks a Deeper Crisis of Inequality and Resistance
India’s ongoing conflict with the Naxalite insurgency has entered a new, intense phase in 2025. Recent military operations, including the high-profile Operation Black Forest and […]
Wa State — the unrecognized country
Nestled in the mountainous borderlands between Myanmar and China lies Wa State, a self-governing region that stands as one of Asia’s most compelling and little-known […]
North Korea and the Khmer Rouge: A Historical Analysis of DPRK-Democratic Kampuchea Relations
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 […]
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 […]