In contrast to North Korea’s fiery international rhetoric, the public image it creates domestically is one of smiles and good vibrations, says Chris Fox, a Correspondent from Canada now living in Beijing. Behind the charm is a narrative with a different perspective. “And what of the Princess of Canada?” my young tour guide inquires as …
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Human trafficking is a multimillion dollar transnational business, but the crime seems to be shrouded in secrecy. Tamica Parchment, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent living in Kingston, Jamaica, investigates the reasons behind human trafficking’s lack of exposure in the public and political eye. After the dramatic rescue of three young women in Cleveland, there was a …
International Peace Day means striving for more than just the absence of war, argues George Stanley Njoroge, 28, a Correspondent from Kenya. It also means national stability and personal security. “All you need is love…love is all you need.” The Beatles. The Commonwealth Students Association joined other persons in celebrating the International Day of Peace. …
Singapore hosted a historic meeting between the presidents of mainland China and Taiwan, writes Kevin Tan, 19, a Correspondent from Singapore, as he explores historic and future relations between the two nations. A significant milestone in the history of cross-strait relations was reached on the 7th of November, 2015. Both Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China …
Language is the principal medium through which we connect with our fellow human beings, writes Debra Grace Lim Jia-En, 16, a Correspondent from Malaysia, who argues that English has grown to be a global link among those of different cultures. Language enables us to communicate with each other; it allows us to exchange our ideas and opinions. …
The president of the USA visited Saudi Arabia on his recent international mission. Aisha Anne Habiba, 27, a Correspondent from Mombasa in Kenya, looks at what that visit might mean for future relations between the two countries. Following the omission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from US President Donald Trump’s infamous executive order limiting …
There is lack of certainty in the international global order, writes Mary-Jean Nleya, 24, a Correspondent from Botswana. The U.K.’s Brexit vote followed by U.S. election results were shocks in 2016, while 2017 unfolds in surprises like the U.K. early general elections. Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid for early elections flowed directly from the 2016 EU …
A crude description used by the U.S. President spoke loudly about bias and need for historical context, writes Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. I am a close follower of international politics, because they shape the development discourse of developing countries. Recently, the media was awash with what some would call “a racist …
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An international visit from London’s mayor gave Faisal Saleh Yaqub, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan, opportunity to reflect on peace and cooperation as well as trade and investment. Recently, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, made a historic trip to India and Pakistan, on a tour that visited six cities in six days with …