TRUST YOUR NEIGHBOR
South Korea's new Trustpolitik policy marks a shift in approach to diplomacy with its northern neighbor. By Staff Writer James Kim
FRAGILE TIES: THE FALLOUT OF THE NSA SPYING SCANDAL
Staff Writer Justin Lesniak looks at the future of U.S.-EU relations following the NSA spying scandal
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Shopping at a flea market on the Greek island of Santorini provides this stunning view of the South Aegean Sea. Photo by UCSD student Cathy Yu.
A TALE OF TWO VILLAGES: RUBBER SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTHERN YUNNAN
Contributing Writer William Feinberg examines the effects of rubber production on villages in Southern China.
CHINESE GLOBALIZATION THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL LENS
Dr. Sun Jiaming, a sociology professor at Fudan University, talks about some of the characteristics, trends and impacts of Chinese globalization. By Bijan Mehyar, Staff Writer
THE BATTLE FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ARCTIC
Staff Writer Matt Joye discusses the environmental and political issues surrounding the arrest of the 'Arctic 30'.
FREE TRADE ON THE HORIZON IN SOUTH KOREA
Staff Writer Andrew Kim looks at the implications of the recent U.S.-Korean Free Trade Agreement.
PEARL MILK TEA AND PIG FEET: TRAVERSING TAIWAN THROUGH ITS CUISINE
A photographic tour of the cuisine of Taiwan. By Staff Writer Kirstie Yu
STILL A FREE TRADE PIPE DREAM: THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Is there hope for free trade between the EU and the United States? By Patrick Johnson, Staff Writer
THE YI MINORITY: THE HIDDEN FOOTPRINTS OF CHINA
Staff Writer Michelle Bulterys shares her experience of working in a hospital while visiting southwest China.
Strategic Responses to the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Dispute
In the event of significant increase in tension between China and Japan over the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, how should the United States respond? By Contributing Writer Shirley Xu
POWER SHARING AGAINST ARMS
Negotiators often use Lijphart's consociational model of power sharing to mend nations torn apart by civil war. But it is only effective when deeper socio-political issues have been addressed By Melanie Emr, Staff Writer
NO HONOR FOR WOMEN
The tragedy of honor killings in the Middle East and South Asia and possible ways the issue can be addressed. By Contributing Writer Diana Rabbani
RELEASING THE SHACKLES OF IRANIAN WOMEN
A different perspective on how to address gender inequalities in Iran.By Diana Rabbani, Contributing Writer