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Democracy in Taiwan’s streets
During the Bluebird Movement, hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese people protested to safeguard their sovereignty and democratic values.
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Russian teachers find academic freedom in Central Asia
Although exile is difficult for many, scholars and teachers are adapting to life abroad.
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South Korea’s ‘Honeymoon island’ risks erasing its history
History and culture in the tourist haven of Jeju.
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A history of Taipei’s main LGBTQ+ public space
The Red House Plaza is a space for social liberation, and it's booming.
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Russia’s Sakha people find refuge in Kazakhstan
Fleeing racism and militarism has also opened dialogue between ethnic groups across countries.
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Russian exiles in Tbilisi join protests against ‘foreign agents’ law
Georgia's new Kremlin-style measures are generating sympathy for emigres.
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The Dutch paradox: drugs, dignity and peace
How the Netherlands effectively balances personal freedom and public order.
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South Korea’s young people are fed up with party politics
Tired of being excluded and ignored, activists are working to ‘seize power’ from elites