Focus on Political Systems: South Korea
At the beginning of South Korea’s politics following war, unification was the primary concern of political leaders.
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Author: Colin Kimberlin
Colin Kimberlin: South Korea
I was recruited to educate young Koreans, ranging from elementary to high school students, about the United Nations’ mission and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all while developing the students’ English-speaking skills.
Read moreFocus on Freedom of Expression: The United States
By Colin Kimberlin Staff Writer ‘Political correctness’ is a term that attempts to encompass language, policies, or certain measures which
Read moreFocus on Clicktivism: The New “Social” Environment
After Volkswagen officially announced the scandal was in fact true, the corporation experienced a plunge in stock prices and reputation. However, that was not all that was in store for the company. Within five hours of the announcement, the Volkswagen hashtag on Twitter accumulated over 3,000 mentions and the brand’s social media following actually grew as a result.
Read moreFocus on Immigration: China
Although China signed both the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol, the Exit-Entry Law has only slim provisions for asylum-seekers. Due to the lack of concrete provisions, the Beijing office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been carrying out refugee status determination on China’s behalf, with a mounting caseload due to crises in the Middle East.
Read moreChina Expands Military Footprint in Africa
By Colin Kimberlin Staff Writer On March 27, China-Africa relations reached headlines when it was discovered that China has been
Read moreFocus: United States – India
Although India has become an economic powerhouse in recent years, supporting that growth with available energy options to sustain development has become a concern.
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