EDUCATION: NEPAL'S TICKET TO THE WORLD STAGE
Staff Writer Bailey Marsheck argues that inadequate reach of education has limited Nepal's ability to keep up with the advancement of its neighbors. However, changes may be on the horizon.
OPIOIDS FOR THE MASSES
While the United States and much of the Western world is confronted with a battle against the epidemic of prescription drug abuse, the issue is absent in much of the rest of the world.
THE FALSE NARRATIVE ON THE DALAI LAMA AND TIBET
Editor in Chief Omkar Mahajan analyzes the recent controversy surrounding the Dalai Lama and argues that much of the criticism is based on a false narrative.
THE SITUATION IN KASHMIR: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. SAIBA VARMA
Editor in Chief Omkar Mahajan recently interviewed Dr. Saiba Varma about the situation in Kashmir.
REMEMBERING THE VIETNAM WAR WITH ARTIST TRINH MAI
Staff Writer Meredith Anderson discusses Vietnamese artist Trinh Mai who her recent artwork about Vietnam at UCSD.
THE POTENTIAL DESTRUCTION OF THE BUDDHISTS OF MES AYNAK
Editor in Chief Omkar Mahajan describes the ongoing situation pertaining to the Buddhist architecture of Mes Aynak and it's possible demolition by a Chinese Mining Company.
REVAMPING THE TOTAL SANITATION CAMPAIGN AND NGP
Daniel Firoozi discusses the magnitude of the problems from open defecation in India and ways of how sanitation can be improved.
TRAGEDY OR TRIUMPH: THE DEATH OF THE "POSTER BOY"
Editor-in-Chief Omkar Mahajan discusses the recent death of Burhan Muzaffar Wani and the impact this will have on Kashmir while also exploring Kashmir's recent history.
THE REACHES OF EMPIRE: THE U.S.'S FORGOTTEN NATIONAL TERRITORIES
Staff Writer Ariana Criste discusses the forgotten national territories of the United States and how this has escaped our national consciousness.
It's Not All In Your Head: How Mental Illness Manifests Across Cultures
Staff Writer Becca Chong breaks down the barriers surrounding mental illness in various cultures
VOLUNTOURISM- HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR SERVICE?
Staff Writer Rebecca Chong looks into the idea behind voluntourism--and many of issues that it brings
No End in Sight for Dictatorship in Thailand
On May 22, 2014, the Royal Thai Army successfully seized control of the Thai government, under the claim that that its actions would keep citizens safe and restore order to a country mired in chaos. This was the 10th time Thailand’s constitution was suspended since 1932 (“Thailand Military Seizes Power in Coup”). However, reports of human rights violations committed against non-violent demonstrators marching in protest of the new regime’s authoritarian rule, suggest that the military junta is acting out of its own self-interest rather than for the good of its citizens. The new government has proven its willingness to go to great lengths to retain its power.
BOLIVIA SAYS 'NO' TO ANOTHER #10ANOSCONEVO
Staff Writer Aisha Ali takes a peak at Bolivian President Evo Morales' attempt at a fourth straight presidency
AUNG SAN SUU KYI: WHEN VICTORY MEANS NOTHING
Staff Writer Lauren Lam takes a look at Myanmar's most recent attempt at democracy
COMFORTING “COMFORT WOMEN": A LOOK INTO THE “COMFORT WOMEN” ACCORD BETWEEN SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN
Staff Writer Bruce Fan explores the recent South Korean and Japanese accord on the "Comfort Women" issue.
The Lady: Assessing Aung San Suu Kyi's Commitment to Democracy in Burma
Staff Writer Ariana Criste contrasts Aung San Suu Kyi's promise to bring democracy to Burma with her inaction in assisting the Rohingya minority.
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: CHINA'S FUTURE WITHOUT THE ONE CHILD POLICY
Staff writer Julia Aurell questions the effectiveness of revoking one of China's most notorious policies.
A VOICE DROWNED OUT: ISLAND NATIONS CALL TO ADDRESS RISING SEAS
Senior Editor Andrew Muse-Fisher discusses the threat global climate change poses to low lying island nations.