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As Refugees Flee Central America, the Mexican Public Sours On Accepting Them
Authors: Isabel Eliassen, Alianna Casas, Timothy S. Rich* In recent years, individuals from Central America’s Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) have been forced out of their home countries by extreme poverty and gang violence. While initial expectations were that the Lopez Obrador administration would be more welcoming to migrants, policies have slowly mirrored those of his predecessor, and do not seem to have deterred refugees.
As the Dust Settles, How Healthy is the ROK-US Alliance?
By: Sukjoon Yoon June 11, 2021 Commentary President Joe Biden participates in a press conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in Friday, May 21, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith) A summit meeting took place on May 21 between President Moon Jae-in of South Korea and US President Joseph Biden.
North Korea: Keeping Its Powder Dry
By: 38 North May 3, 2021 Commentary, Media Analysis What to Make of Recent North Korean Statements Martha Raddatz and Jake Sullivan on “This Week.” Source: ABC News There are signs that Washington and Pyongyang are in the early, cautious stages of a diplomatic dance. On April 30, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki revealed that the administration had completed its North Korea policy review. Pyongyang has so far remained silent on Psaki’s statement.
The Challenges of South and North Korea Hosting the 2032 Olympics
By: Timothy S. Rich, Isabel Eliassen and Madelynn Einhorn April 23, 2021 Commentary (Source: AP) Historically, the Olympics have played an important role in inter-Korean dialogue, and majorities of South Koreans, according to polling data, support joint bids.
“The Most Impressive Private Intelligence Operation”: Review of "The Mole"
By: Ruediger Frank and Peter Ward October 20, 2020 Commentary The Mole Directed by Mads Brügger. Denmark, Sweden, Norway and the United Kingdom: Piraya Film I, Wingman Media, BBC, NRK, DR and SVT, 2020. Web Episode Series, 123 min (UK). What Is The Mole? Many Western documentaries on North Korea follow a similar script: footage from one or more tourist visits to the country, supplemented by interviews done in South Korea, the USA and/or Europe. The Mole is different.
What Do South Koreans Think of Their Government’s COVID-19 Response?
The Koreas | Politics | East Asia Early on, South Korea was touted as a model of COVID-19 containment. Does the public still approve of the government’s approach? This article is free The Diplomat has removed paywall restrictions on our coverage of the COVID–19 crisis.
Has Taiwanese Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage Changed?
Asia Life | Society Over a year since legalization, how have public opinions in Taiwan shifted around the question of same-sex marriage? Credit: Pixabay Leading up to the 2016 presidential election in Taiwan, then-candidate Tsai Ing-wen pledged to legalize same-sex marriage if elected. According to the Taiwan Social Change Surveys from 2012 and 2015, such legalization was supported by a majority of Taiwanese, with little variation in support by party.
Do Americans Support Funding for Foreign Language Education?
Do Americans Support Funding for Foreign Language Education? For years, educators, journalists, and researchers have been concerned with the dismal state of language education in the U.S. For instance, a 2018 survey of students found that in Europe, a median of 92% are learning at least one foreign language, while in the U.S., only 20% are. Furthermore, based on a 2006 General Social Survey, only 0.7% of Americans who speak a language other than English well learned that language in school.
What Does Taiwan’s Public Think About Election Interference From China?
China Power | Politics | East Asia Polling shows Taiwanese interpret China’s interference and disinformation campaigns through partisan lens. Credit: Office of the President, ROC (Taiwan) Election security has emerged as a global challenge to democracies, which are now frequently subjected to foreign-based cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns seeking to influence the outcome of elections. With Taiwan’s national elections just days away, increased attention now falls on the role of China.
What’s Behind South Korea’s Persistent LGBT Intolerance?
The Koreas A recent survey explores the impact of proximity on South Korean attitudes toward LGBT individuals. While most developed democracies have exhibited increased tolerance toward same-sex relationships and the LGBT community more broadly, South Korea lags behind. The country does not criminalize homosexual activity, but lacks non-discrimination protection in the workplace, protection against hate crimes, and denies same-sex couples the right to marry or adopt.
Is a Joint Korean Olympics Possible - or Desirable?
In a recent survey, South Koreans support the idea – but less so when the question of cost comes up. By Timothy S. Rich and Isabel Eliassen for The Diplomat November 27, 2018 Officials from North and South Korea confirmed this month their interest in cohosting the 2032 Summer Olympics.
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