Voices of Shanghai: A City in Lockdown

Shanghai has been on lockdown since the end of March. With residents struggling to get food and the government cracking down on reportage, we speak to three Shanghaiers to learn more.

Spotlight: Justin Stearns

Professor Justin Stearns shares insights of NYU Abu Dhabi’s Arab Crossroads Program as one of its founding members.

The “Free Kuwait” Campaign in 2022

A popular slogan in the 90s which had a hand in one of the most notable examples of modern large-scale warfare could be seen at the Dubai Expo 2020 — why is a campaign from the 90s still relevant in 2022?

Cultural Clashes Between Korea and China: Lost in Translation, History and Pride

During the Beijing Winter Olympics, a woman wearing Korean traditional dress represented one of China’s ethnic groups. This act sparked major discussion in both countries, underpinning their complex relationship that dates back centuries.

NYUAD Students Speak About the South Korean Presidential Election

With South Korea having just elected a new president in an incredibly polarized election, we asked South Korean students at NYUAD for their thoughts on this messy race.

The "Unlikeable Election" — South Korea’s Messy Presidential Race

South Korea is on track to elect a new president but none of the candidates seems promising, at least in being scandal free. From shamans to corruption to problematic wives, we bring you the country’s latest political fiasco.

“We will do anything we must to keep fighting”: Overseas Burmese on their Country’s Plight

An overseas Burmese dissident recounts the horrific killings of loved ones back home and how they have continued their fight for democracy abroad.