No Woman, No Drive
Saudi comedian Hisham Fageeh’s version of the Bob Marley classic No Woman, No Cry, protesting the ban on women driving in the kingdom has become an internet sensation. [youtube height=”HEIGHT” …
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Mayor of Korea’s ‘Peace Village’ on His 7-Year Struggle Against the Government
Kang Dong-kyun is the mayor of Gangjeong village on Jeju Island in South Korea where the government and the navy are currently in the process of building a new …
Read MoreGreen Growth – the magic bullet from South Korea?
In 2008 South Korea adopted a “green growth” model that countries around the world are now trying to emulate with the help of organisations like the Global Green Growth Institute. …
Read MoreOliver Stone Visits Asia; Slams US and Japan Government
Award-winning American filmmaker gives speech at Hiroshima University on anniversary of atomic bomb; has harsh words against Japanese nationalism, American imperialism. Director/producer Oliver Stone is no stranger to controversy. His …
Read MoreEmpowering Widows to Stand for Themselves
Taking place annually on 23 June, International Widow’s Day is a UN ratified event which puts the emphasis on the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their …
Read MorePop Culture and Politics Collide in Japan
Why does the war issue refuse to go away in Japanese politics? An opinion piece by AGI columnist Tim Holm Earlier this week, two controversial stories have grabbed headlines in Japan and …
Read MoreSeized North Korean Ship Revives Cold War Fears
Last week the North Korean ship Chong Chon Gang was seized by Panamanian authorities in the Panama Canal and obsolete Soviet-produced weapons were found on board. Panamanian authorities allegedly seized …
Read MoreAsian Pay Gap World’s Largest
Asia has landed the very dubious honor of having the world’s largest pay gap, according to a report by global management consulting firm Hay Group. Middle managers in Asian companies …
Read MoreConservationist Anxiety Over Tiger Attacks
Last week there were reports from farmers that their livestock had been attacked by Siberian tigers. This is not an unusual happening, but it is an increasing cause for concern among conservationists. …
Read MoreA Gruesome Solution for Waste in Kyrgyzstan
One of the biggest problems in Kyrgyzstan’s provinces, particularly Naryn, is a lack of cemeteries and waste disposal sites – with predictable results. Kochkor district is a gateway to Naryn, …
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