Disclaimer: This report is based on personal observations, conversations, and impressions personally gathered in Myanmar in Autumn 2024. A Shifting Landscape of Foreign Influence In […]
Author: Leon Havana
Why Southeast Asia is Turning to China Over the U.S.
In recent years, the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia has undergone significant changes, with public sentiment increasingly favoring China over the United States. A recent […]
Everyone Interferes in Elections, Particularly the US
The U.S. has long spotlighted alleged election interference by countries like Russia, China, and Iran. Yet, as Ohio Senator JD Vance pointed out recently, the […]
The Ankara Bombing: Turkey’s Retaliation Against the Kurds
Following the bombing near the Turkish parliament in Ankara on October 23, Turkey quickly retaliated with airstrikes on Kurdish targets, including Rojava in Syria, where […]
Papua New Guinea’s Troubling Security Situation: A Nation on the Brink
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country with stark contrasts—its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage clash with a backdrop of rising crime, tribal warfare, […]
Similarities Between the Rohingya and Palestine
When we talk about stateless people, the Rohingya of Myanmar and the Palestinians often emerge as two of the most glaring examples. Separated by geography, […]
The Political Parties of China: Governing Democracy and the Role of the CPC
China’s political landscape is often oversimplified, viewed through a binary lens of autocracy versus democracy. However, the truth is far more complex. At the heart […]
IMCWP 2024 Postponed Due to Lebanon’s War: What It Means for the Communist Movement
The International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP), a significant forum for communist and workers’ parties around the world, has been postponed for 2024 […]