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Co-authoring the space: demonstrators’ creative expression and other associated features
All movements are marked by distinct cultures, many of whom possess their own identification. Whether it be the giant pink octopus seen at the London Extinction Rebellion protests in October 2019 or the Trump baby balloon Major of London Sadiq Khan permissioned to fly amidst London’s Trump protest in June 2019; icons, symbols and slogans all form part of the movement’s own identity
The Global Asian Diaspora: Why There is an Apparent Lack of Solidarity in Overseas Asian Communities
In February, the world was made aware of the spread of a novel disease plaguing China...Some people living in the West shrugged it off as fear-mongering by the media and most saw it as nothing but a faraway problem — something that did not require their immediate concern and action...Only when the disease had been declared epidemic in Italy did it become apparent to the people in the West that it could affect their people; their kin.
Gastrodiplomacy: Tantalising or Totalising Globalisation?
From Thailand, to South Korea, to Taiwan, this Insight article aims to cover the origins of 'gastrodiplomacy'. Looking at the many ways it has utilised the power of 'food' as a method of global 'soft-power acquisition'. 'Tantalising or totalising globalisation?' It also analyses briefly the spread of Asian culture abroad in the past century and debate whether the assimilation of culture has resulted in a loss of authenticity and tradition.⠀
Wedding Traditions of Asia: China, India, Indonesia
Weddings are by nature symbolic of the union between two families with the purpose of celebrating the marriage of two unique individuals. The diverse traditions of rituals, ceremonies and sermons being practiced across various Asian cultures is truly fascinating.
Citizen Amendment Act in India: A Democratically-sanctioned genocide underway?
A Hindu university standing against police brutality in a Muslim university is a true reflection of what Indian society was always meant to be - compassionate and tolerant. A land with abundant Islamic influence, which gave birth to four major world religions, cannot afford to be anything but secular.
Hindutva Nationalism: A Threat to Indian Democracy
Hindu nationalist marches mirrors greatly the style of the 1930s demonstrations in Germany in its clashes with centre-left wing protestors primarily consisting of university students.