With all the hullabaloo around Ukraine and now Israel you might have missed an extremely important event, namely the destruction of an independent democracy at […]
Category: Asia
Papua New Guinea at 48 – Poverty, Corruption and Violence
Being almost 50 years old should usually be cause for celebration, yet while the masses celebrated Papua New Guinea’s national day, huge issues remain among […]
Cambodian Peoples Party Claims Landslide in Election
The Cambodian Peoples Party (CPP) has claimed to have achieved a “landslide” victory in the 2023 general election, based on exit polls just hours after […]
US Soldier Defects to North Korea – A History of Crossing The Line
At a a time of increased tension between the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the wider world, the headline “US Soldier Defects to […]
Is Cambodia still run by the Khmer Rouge
With elections due in Cambodia this month, the usual criticisms are being thrown at the ruling Cambodian Peoples Party. These include allegations of authoritarianism, being […]
The Unknown Tragedy of West Papua
The moment you enter West Papua you realize you are somewhere different, from the landscape to the language and most importantly the people. In fact […]
What Are The Contemporary China – Cambodia Relations
When it comes to China – Cambodia relations there is often a lot of flack thrown at the government of the Kingdom. Many feel China […]
32nd SEA Games Kicks-Off in Cambodia
The 32nd edition of the South-East-Asian games has kicked off for the first time in Cambodia, with the host nation thrashing Timor-Leste 4-0 in the […]
Cutud Lenten Rites Crucifixions Makes Return to Philippines
A total of eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact the Passion of the Christ and indeed his suffering in the strange jamboree that […]