Globalisation, Nationalism and the Future
The Trump era is raising many questions worldwide. It is also becoming increasingly evident that people are looking more within that without their own nation—claiming the need to return to a so-called “nationalism”. Based on this trend, a “clash of civilizations” seems imminent. Few continue to be interested in the notions of a global citizen […]
Anti-corruption uprising: Korea and Pakistan on same path
Pakistan is perhaps one of the few countries where the media – print as well as electronic, allocate much space to the developments taking place around the world – be it US presidential elections, American policies, ongoing wars in the Middle East, mass migration of people, natural disasters, tug of war among the big powers […]
Korean presidential scandal: Dynamics of Corruption
Mahatma Gandhi said, “The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” However, Indian politicians are bent upon proving Gandhi wrong. They continue to vie with each other in amassing wealth by using every tool in the rule book. Throughout human history, the rich and powerful have succumbed to greed and […]
President Rodrigo Duterte and the War on Drugs
President Duterte won in his presidency on being tough-talking and promising that he will solve the national problems on illegal drugs, crime, and corruption. He is the first president to come from Mindanao. The first president elected directly to President, from being a city mayor. Most of the times, the path to presidency goes through […]
Cambodian media joins the world counterpart for Kim Jong-un’s half-brother’s murder
Like other foreign media outlets around the globe, the Cambodian both offline and online media run their international stories on the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, North Korean President Kim Jong-un’s haft-brother, on the Valentine’s Day of 14 February in Malaysia Airport. Since the Kingdom has diplomatic relations with both North and South Koreas, there is […]
New developments in Kim Jong-Nam murder case
Wednesday 15th, February, 2017 (10:30 pm South Korea) Currently, the body of Kim Jong-eun’s estranged brother, Kim Jong-nam, is being examined for an autopsy to decipher the cause of death and motive for murder. This report comes mere hours after multiple reports that a body had been found at an airport in Kuala Lumpur which […]
Call for participation: Training for Young Journalists in Cambodia
Call for participation: Training for Young Journalists on Reporting on climate change and sustainable development issues in Southeast Asia, 20-23 March 2017, Siem Reap, Cambodia CLIMATE CHANGE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The impacts of climate change have become a topic of strong public interest in Southeast Asia. Studies show that the region is vulnerable to several […]
“New Asia, New Dynamics” motto of the Magazine N
This year, The AsiaN’s Magazine N embarks on the New Year with the phrase, “New Asia, New Dynamics” and truly, it is the start of a whole new platform upon which Magazine N aspires to convey the ideas of reporters and columnists around Asia. Not only has there been shifts in the format of the […]
CPEC a dawn of hope for Pakistan and region
Nazir Siyal – KARACHI Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday will inaugurate the first phase of completed section of M-9 Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway at Nooriabad on Feb 03, 2017. Frontier Works Organization (FWO), carrying this project converting existing Super Highway into 6 lanes Motorway with the total cost of the project is Rs. […]
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