Political Dynasties and their Guns, Goons, and Gold Plague One of Asia’s Oldest Democracies
These are personal learnings and reflections from an Executive Course on Governance and Democracy with the Ateneo School of Government under …
Socio Cultural
Mental Health Apps in ASEAN: From Clinical and Digital to Ethical Discourse
Along with its devastating impact on clinical treatment, COVID-19 also brings an outsized demand for mental health applications in ASEAN. …
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Mainstreaming Women, Peace, and Security in ASEAN
This October will mark 20 years since the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 or the Women, Peace and …
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The Benefits of Knowing Multiple Languages in Increasing Youth Employability
Speaking more than one language has been proven to confer major gains on brain development. Research has shown that bilingual …
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Environmental protection key in preventing future disease outbreaks in ASEAN
Preventing future outbreaks (or pandemics) should be anchored within an overarching framework of environmental protection. Scientists maintain that future outbreaks could be even more deadly than COVID-19 and occur anywhere. Conservationists are not overstating the fact when they emphasize taking care of nature as a preventive strategy.
MasterChef showcases Australia’s cultural and culinary diversity
An impressive 8 out of 24 of contestants on this season of MasterChef Australia are Asian-Australians. The result is a celebration of Australia’s melting pot food culture and a smorgasbord of delicious Asian dishes.
Indonesia’s working moms: ‘Juggling’ in a pandemic
I have personally always admired working moms. The ongoing pandemic makes me adore them even more. Michelle Marietta Secoa explores how COVID-19 exacerbates inequality for women, especially Indonesian working moms who are juggling various responsibilities and social roles.
Gender inequality is exacerbated in the face of unprecedented change
AAYLF delegate from Australia Elise Giles explores the tragic prevalence of gender inequality, particularly in post-disaster and crisis situations. More than ever, …
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Current Education Issues
AAYLF delegate from Myanmar Htun Linn explores the barriers to education and how ASEAN and Australia can work together to increase …
(W)rapped up in Southeast Asia’s Hip-Hop Scene: How a Globalised Music Genre is Exporting Young ASEAN Voices
With a young and creative population, ASEAN’s hip-hop scene is growing big and young people’s voices are being heard on the global stage.
