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A Culture of Consumption: Living in a Material World
I’ll let you in on a secret. You know that shirt you received on Christmas? The one that you were thrilled to wear the first time around? Slightly amused by the second time? And all too soon, you...
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Jordanian Elections: Tipping Point
Jordan has largely stayed out of the news since the start of the Arab Spring, as the country has–so far–managed to avoid any major shake-ups or protests. This may be about to change, however....
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When the Past Dictates the Future
France’s desire to build a relationship with Algeria may always be thwarted by colonial past. History has a way of making its presence known, years after the events that helped shape it are forgotten...
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Mozambique under water…Again!
In late January disaster struck Mozambique. The Limpopo River which arcs across 4 countries burst its banks. Around 140 000 people woke up to severe flooding, and in an instant they had lost...
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Economics and Happiness
In the 1970s Richard Easterlin wrote an article titled “Does Economic Growth Improve the Human Lot? Some Empirical Evidence,” in which he described what is now known as the Easterlin Paradox and...
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Nuclear Power will save the world
The Heading might sound outrageous. How can I possibly say that? Nuclear power will completely destroy the Earth or bring about a mass extinction. These are the thoughts, of many millions of people...
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Exploring the New Frontier: Space Mining
Growing up, many of you have probably watched Star Trek. Exploration of space was an exciting prospect indeed. What fascinated me though, while watching, was the huge abundance of resources available,...
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Tourism in Cuba?
I’ve written a lot about the opening up of Myanmar and Bhutan and their possibilities for sustainable tourism, so today I thought I would look at another isolated country: Cuba. Travel between the...
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Myanmar in the Balance
Regular readers of this blog will know that Myanmar has long been one of my favorite topics. I’ve written many times, often quite hopefully, about what the future may hold for this isolated country...
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Singapore: Immigration Dilemma in a Small Country
Will a country where there are 18,943 people in per square mile open its door for more immigrants? The Singapore government says yes. The Lee Hsien Loong administration published its latest population...
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Extreme Poverty in Lao PDR
Lao PDR has one of the highest growth rates in Southeast Asia with 6% increase every year in the last decade. Even the level of poverty has been declining. However, the country is still one of the...
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Looking Back on China (2): Socialism or Capitalism?
“No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.” It was probably the most influential quote of Deng Xiaoping, the Chief Architect of Chinese Reform and...
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Are ASEAN’s Goals Achievable?
When I think of current events in Southeast Asia, the things that pop into my head are authoritarian regimes, ethnic tensions, border clashes, and so on. There is an entire list of current conflicts...
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“Failed” States?
Foreign Policy’s annual Failed State Issue came out today, along with their 2013 Failed State Index, uses twelve social, economic, and political indicators to analyze nations and then ranks them...
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“Multisectoral” Health
If you’re a public student, or you read, hear, talk or even just care about public health you’ve most likely come across the term “multisectoral”. It’s thrown around a lot when discussing things like...
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Lack of Infrastructure Hampering Growth in Indonesia
Indonesia has been a rising economy since the Asian financial crisis in 1997. It is currently the 16th largest economy in the world in which its economy is driven solely by consumption. The country...
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Home – Poverty and Gentrification
This past weekend I travelled to New York to visit my sister, who recently moved to Brooklyn. Anyone would love her neighborhood, fit in in her neighborhood. It’s diverse. From islanders to east...
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Responsible Tourism in Madagascar
I’m sure most of you have heard of the island of Madagascar, particularly since the release of the Madagascar animated films, and know that the country is home to numerous animal species that cannot...
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How Technology Can Help Girls
“The birth and rise of new media is, however, changing the story for many girls in Africa who have been given an opportunity to compete with their male counterparts. “- MAUREEN AGENA, I’m sure it...
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International Migration and Economic Development
Today I want to focus on an issue that is very dear to me: international migration. I am currently residing in a foreign country, finishing up school and looking for work, and so naturally I have...
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