This fall, Japan entered a rare moment of political transition as hardline conservative leader Sanae Takaichi became the country’s new prime minister — the first woman to hold the position in Japanese history. Her appointment came at a time when Japan faces persistent demographic decline, economic stagnation, and widening generational divides. Youth unemployment remains low in many Western democracies, yet young people continue to struggle with rising living costs, rigid care

Humanity tends to flock toward religion, as it shapes communities, and provides those seeking comfort, with purpose and guidance. However, government and social actors that view religion as a threat to their established power will often persecute religious communities to ensure sustained dominance. The ultimate goal being that no power is lost. In 2022, Pew Research Center held a study, revealing that religious harassment occurs in 192 countries out of the world’s 198 countri

The struggle between China and Taiwan is often framed as one of the most infamous geopolitical rivalries across East Asia. Various governments continue to debate sovereignty, and the world’s powers continue to weigh their interests in the Taiwan Strait. Yet, beyond the many policies and headlines, Taiwan’s future is actually deeply personal — grounded in questions of identity, belonging, and recognition. The victor of this debate, gets to define themselves as they please. Wit

At the U.S.-Mexico border, politics exert significant influence over migrant families. In the ongoing debate over immigration policies, opinions often overshadow the lives of migrants entirely. However, through the perspective of a humanitarian working at the Kino Border Initiative — an institution that provides direct aid to migrants and their families — we are reminded that compassion should not be viewed as a partisan value, but a human one. For years, the United States ha

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