During the Bluebird Movement, hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese people protested to safeguard their sovereignty and democratic values. […]
Democracy in Taiwan’s streets
Russian teachers find academic freedom in Central Asia
Although exile is difficult for many, scholars and teachers are adapting to life abroad. […]
South Korea’s ‘Honeymoon island’ risks erasing its history
History and culture in the tourist haven of Jeju. […]
Belarusians in exile haunted by repression at home
But life abroad is enabling the diaspora to reforge a national identity. […]
A history of Taipei’s main LGBTQ+ public space
The Red House Plaza is a space for social liberation, and it’s booming. […]
Foreign Policy: Emily Schultheis on Germany’s far-right surge
“Germany’s Far-Right Surge Isn’t New,” by Emily Schultheis (Germany, 2019-2021), Foreign Policy, June 15, 2024 […]
Financial Times: Neri Zilber on Hamas-free zones in Israel
“Israel tests Hamas-free ‘bubbles’ plan for post-war Gaza,” by Neri Zilber (Israel, 2011-2013), Financial Times, July 1, 2024 […]
Global Coffee Report: Willy Foote’s Root Capital winner of sustainability award
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) announced the 2024 Sustainability Award Winner in the non-profit category as Willy Foote’s (Mexico, 1995-1997) Root Capital. […]
Exploring Dutch coffeeshops then and now
A pragmatic political compromise with an uncertain future. […]
Russia’s Sakha people find refuge in Kazakhstan
Fleeing racism and militarism has also opened dialogue between ethnic groups across countries. […]