Posts Tagged ‘human rights’

North Korean refugees: the regional implications in East Asia

North Korea remains as one of the most oppressive regimes in the world. In recent years, thousands of North Koreans have risked their lives fleeing to nearby countries, most choosing to cross the loosely controlled border to China. Because of the political and ethnic loyalties present [...]

May 15, 2008 - By Michelle Choi - National Focus: Korea


Free Speech, Nationalism, and Academic Freedom: A Look at the Actors Involved in Tibet Human Rights Clashes at Duke University

Beijing had hoped that the 2008 Summer Olympics would draw worldwide attention to China’s sweltering economy and ambitious development projects. Now, less than three months removed from its grand prize, the nation hosting the world’s largest population faces [...]

May 14, 2008 - By Yi Xiang - Cover Story, History