Following the Black Death, a cultural Renaissance allowed for a complete reconstitution of all known aesthetic conventions. When contemplating a post-COVID Renaissance, we should strive toward refinement rather than reconstruction.

Religiosity and religious diversity are core elements of Singapore’s national identity.  To address societal instability, political dissent, religious extremism, and violence, Singapore has transformed the concept of “religious harmony” into a constitutional norm.

As China seeks to dominate the island chains in the Western Pacific, the Taiwan Crisis stands in its way. For China to take full control of these island chains, it must first seize Taiwan, the "breakaway province," either through political influence or by military invasion.

The climate crisis has contributed to every environmental disaster Australia has faced in recent years. The Australian government now faces legal repercussions for its lack of action on climate change.

Tensions on the India-Nepal border are high, and the pandemic has limited opportunities to work toward a resolution. In this context, a seemingly genuine request that Nepali citizens refrain from illegally entering Indian-claimed territory may be seen as attempt at intimidation. 

The decision to suspend Australia’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong is in compliance with international law. It is also a prudent move to protect the national interest.

India and the nations of the South Pacific have long engaged in meaningful bilateral and multilateral relationships. With the re-introduction of the Indo-Pacific as a geostrategic reality, it becomes all the more important for India to expand its relations with the island nations of this region.

With flights grounded and Australia’s borders shut, Qantas has retired its final Boeing 747 several months earlier than initially planned.  The jumbo jet was pivotal in reducing Australia’s tyranny of distance.

Women outnumber men at every level of education in Myanmar. Yet even with high levels of educational attainment, women in Myanmar remain economically repressed and politically underrepresented.

It is worthwhile to understand the history of political theory in order to understand the role of police. Police are a central foundation of modern societies, and their absence may enable anarchy.