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Collage of Lenin statue, Buddhist monastery, and a crowd in front of the Buryat flag.

10 Jun 2025

9 MIN READ

What is Buryatia?

The Republic of Buryatia lies in southeastern Siberia, where Russian and Mongolian cultures meet, and ancient traditions still shape everyday life. From the sacred shores of Lake Baikal to the political tensions of post-Soviet Russia, see the people, culture, language,... Read more

Bashar al-Assad in front of a color-coded Syrian map divided by control zones, with protestors and a tank in the background.

29 May 2025

6 MIN READ

What is the Syria War?

The fall of Assad shocked the world, but is the Syria War really over? Rebel coalitions now hold power, foreign alliances are shifting, and old rivalries are flaring up in new forms. With fragile peace talks, ethnic tensions, and global... Read more

President Jimmy Carter smiling at a podium with the presidential seal, standing in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

29 May 2025

9 MIN READ

Top 10 Defining Moments from Jimmy Carter’s Presidency

He brokered peace, faced a hostage crisis, and rewrote his legacy after leaving office. These 10 moments show why Jimmy Carter’s story is far from simple. Read more

A young Crimean Tatar boy in traditional clothing holding a flag, alongside Mustafa Dzhemilev, a prominent leader and human rights activist of the Crimean Tatar people.

14 May 2025

10 MIN READ

Who Are Crimean Tatars?

The Crimean Tatars, indigenous to Crimea, have endured centuries of displacement, empire, and repression, caught in today’s Ukraine-Russia conflict with deep implications for identity, sovereignty, and survival. Read more

An image of Xi Jinping and Lai Ching-teh

27 Mar 2025

9 MIN READ

10 Major Consequences of a China-Taiwan Conflict

The China-Taiwan conflict of historical background is projected to bring global impacts ranging from economy and regional security to humanitarian crises. Read more