Asia Pacific

Reflections on England’s Ashes Tour: A Missed Opportunity Looking back, the shortcomings that plagued England’s Ashes tour are glaring. A series of decisions made well ahead of the trip seem to have paved the way for disappointment. Key moments were overlooked, and strategic missteps turned potential strengths into weaknesses, leaving fans and players alike with […]

Polling Stations Open Amidst Turmoil in Myanmar’s Controversial Elections Polling stations have begun operating in Myanmar during an election that numerous observers have characterized as a farce aimed at legitimizing military rule. This election is uniquely fraught, not only because the most popular political party is barred from participation, but also due to extensive areas

Concerns Mount Over Upcoming Sham Elections in Myanmar As Myanmar approaches its highly contested elections, the atmosphere is charged with tension and skepticism. Scheduled for December 28, this election marks the first opportunity for the Myanmar people to vote since the military coup nearly five years ago, which ignited a devastating civil war. However, many

Restoring Indigenous Rights in Fiji’s Coastal Waters In Fiji, a profound connection to the sea begins at birth, as babies’ umbilical cords, or vicovico, are sometimes anchored in the reefs surrounding this Pacific paradise. This traditional practice among the iTaukei, the Indigenous Fijian community, symbolizes their enduring role as custodians of these waters. Unfortunately, a