DeBattle

The Defense Manifesto of Taiwan Taiwan is no stranger to threats, particularly those from its giant neighboring country across the Strait: China. Despite this reality, it has taken several innovative and strategic measures over time for maintaining a sturdy defense posture while… read more

“The Unspoken Urge – Identifying the ‘Id’ in Modern Consumer Habits” In an age where consumers are constantly bombarded with choices and marketing strategies, understanding what drives our purchasing decisions has never been more crucial. Behind every impulse buy or brand loyalty… read more

The 1989 Protests – A Timeline of the Student Movement The 1989 Protests: A Timeline of the Student Movement On November 16, 1989, a series of protests started by students in Beijing and Tiananmen Square unfolded against political corruption and dictatorship. These… read more

The Night Owl’s Guide to Balancing Work and Play After Dark “In a world that operates predominantly on daytime schedules, embracing the night can be both liberating yet challenging,” says Dr. Jane Thompson, sleep scientist at NightWork University. Dr. Jane Thompson, “Balancing… read more

The Roof of the World Tibet, known as “the roof of the world,” is a region with tremendous strategic value and unique cultural significance that has captivated historians, geopoliticians, tourists, spiritual seekers, environmental conservationists, and many more. Nestled high in Asia’s heartland,… read more

Human Rights in Lhasa – Monitoring the Modern Tibetan Experience The situation of human rights in contemporary China, particularly within its borders has frequently been a subject of international concern and discussion. While much attention is often given to regions like Xinjiang… read more

Flash Mobs and Chants: The Sonic Resonance in Hong Kong Protests In recent times, it has been observed that protesters have utilized a novel approach to capture global attention during their demonstrations – the strategic use of flash mobs coupled with powerful… read more

The Beijing Spring – Short-Lived Hopes for Political Reform In March 1989, a wave of optimism spread through China as millions took to the streets in Tiananmen Square and across other parts of the country calling for democratic reform. This period was… read more

“The Last Subway – Speculative Fiction from the End of the Line” In a dystopian future where climate change has reshaped our world, one city stands on the brink of submersion. New York City’s last subway line is its final transportation lifeline… read more

Memory’s Basement – Why We “Store” Certain Traumas Out Of Sight Many individuals have experienced unpleasant events or traumatic memories that they choose to keep out of sight, buried deep within their minds. This phenomenon is often referred to as ‘memory repression.’… read more

Sub-Threshold Healing – Using Sound and Scent to Reach the Nervous System Futurism is a field that explores how emerging technologies can enhance our wellbeing, heal us, or improve performance in various aspects of life. Among these innovative approaches are unconventional therapies… read more

The Controversy Over Arms Sales: Providing Weapons to Taiwan Providing arms, especially military equipment and weapons systems, has always been a subject of international discourse due to its implications on global security. Among the most contentious issues is whether or not to… read more