Rich vs. poor in Korean masterpiece

By Donald Kirk Unlike just about every Korean, I had not heard of "Parasite" when I walked into the E Street Cinema in Washington a few weeks ago...

Donald Kirk

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How Corbyn and Johnson differ on key foreign policy issues

As the post-Cold War foreign policy consensus around liberal multilateralism frays in the UK, the differences between the Conservatives and Labour...

Thomas Raines

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Financial Times, Japan, and The Next Web Now Know “What Putin Wants”

I hope NEO readers will forgive me for the plain-speak I am about to impart. Like most of you, the ludicrousness of Russophobia that’s been...

Phil Butler

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Voľby v Británii: Kontinuita či radikálna zmena?

Prieskumy verejnej mienky naznačujú, že konzervatívci v nich opäť zvíťazia. Po tom všetkom, čo v súvislosti s brexitom, (a nielen...

Marián Repa

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Pollution in US bases

Washington should not avoid responsibility The United States has returned four vacant military bases to South Korea on condition that the two sides...

Editorial

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WTO arbitration body currently resembles rugby without a referee

While trying to learn about rugby during the Rugby World Cup, I was astonished by the intricacies of the rules of the sport, as well as by the...

Vox Populi

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Another setback to labor

Government must prevent abuse of flexible workweek system The government has decided to give a one-year grace period to small- and medium-sized...

Editorial

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In latest scandal, Seven-Eleven admits to short-changing staff

Seven-Eleven Japan Co. does not seem to pay serious attention to the well-being of its franchise stores and their employees despite the vital roles...

Editorial

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Shifting into the era of the Indo-Pacific

The term Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) has garnered momentum in capitals and regions around the world, including Tokyo, Ottawa, Canberra,...

Stephen R.

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Female conductor from Seoul

By Park Moo-jong Still making headlines in the final stage of the turbulent year of 2019 is bad news about increasing concerns over national...

Park Moo-Jong

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Pay-As-You-Go for African Development

LOMÉ – The rise of digital pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) services in Africa is cause for celebration. By enabling low-income populations, both rural and...

Cina Lawson

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Why Libya’s maritime accord with Turkey has ignited anger

Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) signed on 27 November two documents with Turkey. One deals with security while the other draws out...

Dr Mustafa Fetouri

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US-China decoupling is more rhetoric than fact -- for now

Technology barriers are going up, but economic relationship is deep and complex

Kevin Rudd

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Day after NATO

By Joschka Fischer BERLIN ― Despite having been written off numerous times, NATO survives. But another fox has entered the hen house, and it has...

Joschka Fischer

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200 beads of gratitude

By Kim Ae-ran Prayer beads like the rosary ("rosarium" in Latin means "rose garden" or "bouquet of roses") are used not only by Catholics but also...

Kim Ae-Ran

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Evidence, proof and undisputed facts

By John M. Crisp Maybe House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler didn't choose the best word when, in his opening statement before the...

John M. Crisp

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Democrats Hate Russia, Republicans Hate China - the New Divide in America's Ruling Class

Since the 2016 elections, the Democratic Party has been calling out President Trump for his alleged ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Even...

Caleb Maupin

10

The American Empire Will Fall, Not America Itself

The collapse of an entire nation is as spectacular as it is rare. For a nation to simply cease to exist it must suffer such absolute defeat across...

Ulson Gunnar

10

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO): Plans for 2020

On November 28, 2019, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, bringing together...

Dmitry Bokarev

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Sacha Baron Cohen's criticism of Facebook is his funniest joke

In late November, actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen gave a talk at the Anti-Defamation League about hate speech and anti-Semitism on social...

Hamid Dabashi

20

Bolsonaro is laying the foundations of a new dictatorship

Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who was elected last year on a ticket to reduce crime, end corruption and strengthen the economy...

Raphael Tsavkko Garcia

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Can old ideas in a new package deter China?

WASHINGTON – Through nearly three years in office, the Trump administration has made a lot of noise about competing with China geopolitically but...

Hal Brands

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The Perfect Lawyer for Netanyahu

“The Devil Next Door, the documentary series on the Demjanjuk trial, gives an additional perspective to the place of attorney Yoram Sheftel in...

Rogel Alpher

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Amos Biderman

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The trio ruling Iran

It seems that Iran will continue to appear in the headlines for a long time. After the protests were finally extinguished, the focus in the coming...

Marwan Kabalan

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India's new citizenship act is unconstitutional

India's move to exclude Muslims from seeking a fast track to citizenship is blatantly discriminatory. It will not be long before the fundamental...

Debarati Guha

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(BRANJE) Res v dobro športa za 50 let?

V časniku Delo sem že septembra prebral prispevek z naslovom Za Ljudski vrt poldrugi milijon več, s podnaslovom Prenova stadiona v Mariboru,...

Zaslužni Prof. Dr. Alojz Križman

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi denies ‘genocidal intent’ in Rohingya case

Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday denied "genocidal intent" as she defended Myanmar's military operation against Rohingya Muslims...

Asian Correspondent Staff

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Don't Mess With the Army, Bennett

The army and the defense establishment are very angry with Defense Minister Naftali Bennett. The man makes too many pronouncements, boasts about...

Zvi Barel

10

Fighting the Diseases of Want and Plenty

BERLIN – “Diseases of want” arise from poverty, while “diseases of plenty” are associated with affluence. Many of the illnesses in each...

Dennis J. Snower

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Indonesia hit with $5.2b in forest-fire losses – World Bank

Forest fires that raged across Indonesia dented Southeast Asia's biggest economy to the tune of some $5.2 billion, the World Bank said Wednesday,...

Asian Correspondent Staff

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Experts quit Hong Kong police probe, in blow to government

An international panel of experts hired to advise Hong Kong on the police response to huge pro-democracy protests announced Wednesday they were...

Asian Correspondent Staff

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Haaretz Cartoon

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Eran Wolkowski

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What Daewoo founder left

Kim Woo-choong is gone, but deserves praise for challenge spirit Daewoo Group founder Kim Woo-choong, who played a leading role in Korea's rags-to-...