Bir Tawil—a desolate, unclaimed piece of desert between Egypt and Sudan—is one of the world’s last true no man’s lands. At just over 2,060 square […]
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North Korea Blowing Up Roads and Train Links: Reunification With South No Longer an Option
The recent news of North Korea destroying key roads and train links to the South has sent shockwaves through the global political community. To many, […]
Lessons From History – The New Jewel Movement
The New Jewel Movement (NJM) is one of those stories in revolutionary history that doesn’t get the attention it deserves but carries all the elements […]
Is Jacksons International Airport the Most Corrupt in the World?
Port Moresby’s Jacksons International Airport has earned a notorious reputation, with many travelers claiming it might be one of the most corrupt airports in the […]
Is DPR Korea Reopening in December?
Is DPR Korea reopening imminently, in December, or at all? The short, sharp answer is that no one is quite sure, as there are many […]
Papua New Guinea at 49: A Year of Turmoil and Change
As Papua New Guinea (PNG) marked its 49th year of independence, the nation finds itself in a turbulent period marked by domestic unrest, crime surges, […]
The Economic War Against China Turns Chinese Into Patriots
Just fifteen years ago, China’s consumers were flocking to Western brands. Now they prefer Chinese ones. The fate of the Starbucks Group is telling: its […]
Who’s up for the challenge of fighting biological weapons?
The world expert community expresses serious concern at the research into the development of biological weapons near the borders of European countries. Research is being […]