COVID-19 in The Philippines: The Case Against A Dangerously Inadequate Response
Rodrigo Duterte’s zero tolerance policy for illegal substances already has many frightened for their lives. Now, the circumstances of COVID-19 are giving Duterte room to broaden his regime of cruelty.
COVID-19 and the Deepening of Federalism in India
The COVID-19 pandemic is stimulating the strengthening of Federalism in India. The response to the pandemic in different states contains a larger theme of autonomy from the center.
A New Era of Persecution and Protest: What the Citizenship Amendment Act Means for the Future of India
Staff writer Isana Raja comments on India's new Citizenship Amendment Act passed by PM Modi and the implications for religiously-persecuted Muslims.
Hong Kong: Caught Between Foreign Fires
As Hong Kong is in the midst of political mayhem, staff writer Rachel Chiang spotlights the various forces driving the protests, and spotlights the human rights abuses that are occurring as a result.
Pakistani Hindus: Hopeless, Homeless, Stateless
The 1947 partition of India and Pakistan was anything but a clean divide. Based largely along religious lines, the move was meant to place the large population of muslims into Pakistan. Muslims in India have had a well documented history of discrimination, but are the conditions for Pakistani Hindus any different?
Persecution of Environmental Defenders in the Philippines
Staff writer Calvin Manahan speaks on the human rights violations that environmental activists face under President Duterte's vigilante regime in the Philippines.
PROMISE AND PITFALLS OF BIG DATA: SERVICE DELIVERY IN INDIA
Director of Marketing Tenzin Chomphel covers an event hosted by South Asia Initiative on the potential and pitfalls of India's technological advancement
U.S.-CHINA SYMBIOSIS: A CONVERSATION WITH JOE TSAI
Staff Writer Jasmine Moheb covers a GPS event where Joe Tsai discusses U.S.-China relations and the need for greater cooperation amidst the threat of a power struggle.
INDIAN GENERAL ELECTION 2019: TOWARDS A HUNG PARLIAMENT?
Senior Editor Siddharth takes a look at the upcoming elections in India and the potential outcomes
DIGITAL INDIA: GROWTH AND CHALLENGES OF INDIA'S TECHNOLOGICAL BOOM
Staff Writer Pankhuri Prasad covers a GPS event on India's technological advancement.
AMIDST KERALA FLOODS, INDIAN GOVERNMENT REFUSES FOREIGN AID
Head of Marketing Tenzin Chomphel discusses the delays in India's acceptance of foreign aid to support victims of Kerala floods.
REMEMBERING THE VIETNAM WAR WITH ARTIST TRINH MAI
Staff Writer Meredith Anderson discusses Vietnamese artist Trinh Mai who her recent artwork about Vietnam at UCSD.
No End in Sight for Dictatorship in Thailand
On May 22, 2014, the Royal Thai Army successfully seized control of the Thai government, under the claim that that its actions would keep citizens safe and restore order to a country mired in chaos. This was the 10th time Thailand’s constitution was suspended since 1932 (“Thailand Military Seizes Power in Coup”). However, reports of human rights violations committed against non-violent demonstrators marching in protest of the new regime’s authoritarian rule, suggest that the military junta is acting out of its own self-interest rather than for the good of its citizens. The new government has proven its willingness to go to great lengths to retain its power.
The Lady: Assessing Aung San Suu Kyi's Commitment to Democracy in Burma
Staff Writer Ariana Criste contrasts Aung San Suu Kyi's promise to bring democracy to Burma with her inaction in assisting the Rohingya minority.
THE GROWING ANTI-MUSLIM SENTIMENT IN MYANMAR
Staff Writer Omkar Mahajan discusses the tenuous religious divide between Buddhists and Muslims in Mynanmar.
“THEY SOLD US LIKE ANIMALS”: MODERN SLAVERY IN THE ILLEGAL FISHING TRADE
Staff Writer Rebecca Benest discusses modern-day slavery in the illegal fishing trade.