Christian Paas-Lang examines the phenomenon of video gaming as a cultural fixture in South Korea.
Culture
Gold and Cloth: Inside Cambodia’s Sex Trade
Ashley Boyes examines the crisis of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Cambodia.
Live Longer… Work Longer?
With a vast majority of people in the Western world living past 80, Carlos Abarca discusses billionaire Carlos Slim Helu’s belief that the employment system must be re-thought.
Sarkozy’s Scandals & the Growing Myth of Leader Accountability
James Keeling looks at the most recent corruption allegations against ex-French president Sarkozy and the activist movements sparked in civil society.
Between a Dictator and a Hard Place: No Happy Ending for North Korean Defectors
James Keeling looks into the disturbing discrimination trends forcing certain North Korean defectors to return to the infamous dictatorship.
Germany’s World Cup Win Won’t Distract From U.S Espionage Allegations
Amidst all the excitement surrounding Germany’s recent FIFA victory, Carlos Abarca examines another hot issue surrounding the EU nation: US spying.
Sexual Violence Compensation
Ashley Boyes discusses the concept of compensation for crimes of sexual violence in developing nations.
Women’s Role in Terrorism
Samantha Di Santo discusses the phenomenon of female terrorism.
The Unforeseen Serendipity of the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Maura McKeon reviews the impact of the FIFA 2014 World Cup games on Colombian unity.
Hollywood and the Confusing Nature of Modern Feminism
Carlos Abarca examines the conflicting perspectives of today’s self-proclaimed feminists, particularly in the Hollywood industry.