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Marin Ekstrom’s Journalist Portfolio

Japan and Kazakhstan: Partners in Nuclear Disarmament

Japan and Kazakhstan: Partners in Nuclear Disarmament

The article focuses on Japan and Kazakhstan's mutual commitment to anti-nuclear proliferation. The two countr…

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The Rise of Lake Baikal Tourism and Its Environmental Impact

The Rise of Lake Baikal Tourism and Its Environmental Impact

In recent years, domestic and international travelers have flocked to Siberia's Lake Baikal. While tourist re…

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Q-Pop: A Musical Expression of Kazakhstan's National and Global Identity

Q-Pop: A Musical Expression of Kazakhstan's National and Global Identity

This article focuses on the Q-pop musical genre in Kazakhstan. The musical styles and aesthetics of Q-pop str…

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‘Golden Kamuy’ and Modern Russo-Japanese Relations

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By Marin Ekstrom, Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
| Tribune Content Agency
Spoiler Alert: Key plot points in “Golden Kamuy” discussed in detail below. Modern-day relations between Japan and Russia are complex, with one of the most pivotal turning points in the relationship being the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War.
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‘Golden Kamuy’ and Modern Russo-Japanese Relations

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By Marin Ekstrom, Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
| The Diplomat Magazine Verified
The manga-turned-anime serves as an important pop cultural piece in understanding Japan’s place in the world, most specifically its historic role with Russia and their Northeast Asian borderlands. By Marin Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Saichi Sugimoto. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Subscribe for ads-free reading Spoiler Alert: Key plot points in “Golden Kamuy” discussed in detail below.
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The Enduring Legacy of US-Uzbekistan Exchange Programs

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By Marin Ekstrom, Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
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At the annual alumni conference, the transformative power of people-to-people programs was on full display. By Marin Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez Subscribe for ads-free reading The power of people-to-people initiatives was on full display at the 2025 U.S Exchange Alumni Conference, held in Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, on September 27-28, which one of the authors of this commentary attended.
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