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Sitting on the Brink of Eternity: 61 Years of Fail Safe (1964)
Opening title for Fail Safe (1964). Fail Safe was adapted from a novel of the same name by two Professors Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler. Based on Wheeler’s short story “Abraham ‘59”, the story was published in a serialized form for the Saturday Evening Post and as a novel during the Cuban missile crisis. Soon after, pre-production began for a film adaptation and Sidney Lumet was attached to the project by producer Max E. Youngstein. The film was independently produced t
Oct 144 min read


The Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict Explained: A Fragile Relationship
Amidst several high-profile global conflicts, late July saw yet another spark with escalations between Cambodia and Thailand. Triggering fatalities, mass evacuations and a political crisis, danger remains in sight as repeated cross-border accusations have been voiced in September. But what exactly has happened? And what are the likely scenarios moving forward? Border Clashes – A Common Occurrence Sharing an 817 kilometer (508 mile) border, disagreements between Thailand and
Oct 125 min read


Why Did Indonesia Experience Civil Unrest? Analyzing Indonesia’s Protests
On August 25th, 2025, protests erupted in Indonesia in response to public dissatisfaction with proposed legislation that would grant increased benefits to Indonesian lawmakers. The law, raised in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), proposed a 50 million rupiah ($3,000) monthly housing allowance for lawmakers, more than 10 times the average monthly minimum wage. With wages stagnating and the costs of living continuing on an upward trend, the law produced discontent
Sep 255 min read


Donald Trump and the Weimar Crisis: How Close Are We?
Witnessing army tanks roll down Constitution Avenue? Fearing that ICE agents will arrest you without warning despite holding a legal status? Questioning whether we still live under a democracy? You are not alone. One common debate in recent days is “has President Donald Trump gone too far in executing his presidential power”? Or to say, is it legit to compare today’s United States to the Weimar Republic in 1933? What is the “Weimar Crisis”? The first-ever attempt of a democr
Sep 205 min read


Russia's Foreign Power is Crumbling After Invading Ukraine
The four costs of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Jul 244 min read
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