American News and What Really Matters in the 2018 Pakistani Election
American News and What Really Matters in the 2018 Pakistani Election

American media coverage of the recent election in Pakistan displays a continuous and trite rhetoric towards politics in Pakistan. The press outlets insist on sticking to rudimentary and outdated reporting that offers nothing new and does not push the envelope towards a new understanding of a society on brink of a societal change. The election of Imran Khan and the victory of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf has historical importance for the people of Pakistan, even if not from the political standpoints of the United States.

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PoliticsAyesha Gillfront pageComment
The Surprising Politics of the Hallyu Wave
The Surprising Politics of the Hallyu Wave

Hallyu, literally translated as the “flow of Korea,” refers to the recent explosion of South Korea cultural exports around the world. The most significant mainstays are in the realm of entertainment, spearheaded by the booming popularity of Korean pop music and trailed by the rise of beauty, food, and television. The rise of cultural popularity may not seem particularly influential, but for a small political hotspot like South Korea, hallyu is a big deal. South Korea has moved to make preparations to make it the main industry of export in anticipation of its future prosperity.

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Gabriella Chufront pageComment
#WeAreNotInvisible is Asian American History in the Making
#WeAreNotInvisible is Asian American History in the Making

This past October, the Asian Leaders Council (ALC) at U.Va. released a report pushing for academic reform, citing the need for increased Asian/Pacific Islander American representation in both faculty hiring and course offerings. This recent bout of activism parallels and follows a long, fraught history of academic reform in American history, one in which students at the University can both learn from and contribute to.

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Janie CaiComment
A Case For Globalization In A World of Trumps
A Case For Globalization In A World of Trumps

The 2010s has seen a dramatic rise in nationalist rhetoric and leaders across the globe, damaging the fabric of international trade and cooperation that brought increased prosperity worldwide for so long. In order to fix this damage, world leaders must ensure that no one is left behind by globalization.

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Ben DooleyComment
Presidential Power to Impose Tariffs: Does it Make Sense?
Presidential Power to Impose Tariffs: Does it Make Sense?

President Trump has caused quite a stir in the headlines recently due to enacting tariffs on numerous countries abroad. This has resulted in many Americans, both Republicans and Democrats to question why the president has this Authority in the first place. This article seeks to explore the president's power to enact tariffs and what Congress can do about it.

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James DavisComment
William J. Antholis Interview
William J. Antholis Interview

William J. Antholis serves as Director and CEO of the Miller Center, a nonpartisan affiliate of the University of Virginia that specializes in presidential scholarship, public policy, and political history. Immediately prior, he served as managing director at The Brookings Institution from 2004 to 2014. Bill Antholis earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in politics (1993) and his B.A. from the University of Virginia in government and foreign affairs (1986).



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PoliticsAlex HendelComment