Passports Without Borders: Pondering The Prospects In An Uncertain World
As long as politics presides over passports, there is little hope for pragmatism
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Reviewing the ‘Malaysian Tsunami’
(Bumiputera and Malay are terms used interchangeably in this article.) Following Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) general
Optimism looms: Lessons from Europe
This would be a crucial year for Europe, but former Prime Minister of Italy Dr Enrico Letta remains optimistic if some of these lessons put forth by him are taken heed of.
International Cyber Law: Fact or Farce?
Recent years have seen the world gripped by a spate of high profile cyber attacks. Such as it is, what international legal measures are there in place, and are they any effective?
Head and the Heart: Rationality in Social Movements
Emotion has been a staple of social movements from as far back as the American revolution. But given the advent of social slacktivism in recent years, it has appeared to be more hindrance than help. Can social movements be more rational then, and if so, should they?
A version of this article first appeared in the Dec/17 issue of The Capital magazine.
The Partition That Never Was
More than seventy years after partition led to the birth of Pakistan, we uncover the truth behind the split, and what lies ahead for the Indian subcontinent.
Five Interesting Legacies of the Japanese Occupation
To commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Japanese surrender in Southeast Asia, we bring to you five legacies that are not commonly spoken about.
All The World’s A Stage: Performativity in Social Movements
In recent days, Nike has come under heavy criticism after featuring Colin Kaepernick in their ad campaign. In light of such, we bring you a timely piece from the vault.
A version of this article first appeared in the Dec/17 issue of The Capital magazine.
Could Coalition Be The Answer To Opposition Woes?
The recent coalition proposed by SDP’s Chee Soon Juan has come under flak, but some experts believe it may benefit ailing opposition
