Written by Theodore Chow
Harry Potter is possibly the most universally known and beloved cultural touchstone for our generation. But are the stories of “the boy who lived” just a common set of escapist fantasies for children across the world to share?
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“Finally!” said late-night talk show host Samantha Bee when American Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi dropped a bombshell announcement:
Read MoreWritten by Markandeya Karthik
As a Hong Kong resident, I’m conflicted. Why should a government, other than one representative of Hong Kong’s people, have any say in how HK’s affairs are run?
Read MoreWritten by Markandeya Karthik
The Kashmir situation is a predicament with no clear solution. The latest happenings have intensified the rhetoric on all sides and created a situation where the least provocation could lead to a cascade of escalating retaliations and, eventually, global nuclear war.
Read MoreWritten by Jane Chan
50 years ago, President Nixon stepped into China, breaking 25 years of mutual hostility. The prevailing hope was that the country, hosting a considerable portion of the world’s population, would develop into a benevolent, freedom-loving partner in lasting peace and prosperity. 50 years later, these hopes seemed to be rooted in naivety, as China’s authoritarianism begs to differ.
Read MoreWritten by Theodore Chow
Contrary to popular opinion, trade wars are not good and aren’t easy to win. Trump’s tariffs may have the American’s best interest at heart but this doesn’t translate when it comes to real life implementation.
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