David Volodzko
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Putin’s Brutality Is Exposing Our Massive China Problem
The next catastrophic war may be right around the corner. Is America prepared? → Read More
All the Things You’re Missing About Putin’s War
The stakes in Ukraine are too high to skimp on any aspect of the truth. → Read More
Poles Have Opened Their Arms to Ukrainians—but Will It Last?
The kindness of strangers won’t create the resources needed to shelter millions of refugees. Poland needs help. → Read More
Kim is dead? Hang on, many South Koreans don’t trust their own press
A legacy of beat-ups and cover-ups, plus lingering authoritarian vestiges, make for little faith in local reporters. → Read More
Matt Damon Film Sparks New Round of 'Whitewashing' Controversy
Actress Constance Wu calls out The Great Wall for casting non-Asian actors in the starring roles. → Read More
Why Brexit Makes China Stronger
Britain scored a game-changing goal with “Brexit,” but the ball landed in its own net and the point, it seems, has gone to China. Let’s rewind. Remember the line “greed is good” from the film Wall Street? Asher Edelman, the inspiration for the character of Gordon Gekko, was one of the pioneers of computer trading. Soon everyone was using computers because they were crazy fast and could easily… → Read More
Racism With Chinese Characteristics: The Laundry Detergent Ad and Han Privilege
Is Chinese society uniquely racist or are the issues it faces more universal? → Read More
China in Africa, Part III: The Ugly
The ugliest problem with regard to China’s role in Africa isn’t reconciling the good with the bad but reconciling perspectives on what’s considered good or bad. China colonizes Africa, rapes it of resources, empowers dictators—or it invests in Africa, builds infrastructure, pursues diplomatic engagement. Splitting the difference between these views is a big ask, even for seasoned insiders, and… → Read More
China in Africa, Part II: The Bad
Parsing China's relationship with African dictators, like Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. → Read More
China in Africa, Part I: The Good
A closer look at the fact and fiction surrounding China's involvement on the continent. → Read More
Hollywood's Latest Superhero: 'Captain China'
The directors of Marvel's wildly successful Captain America films will be producing a superhero series for China. → Read More
Does China Hate the West?
China's officials rail against Western values even while Chinese people flock to Western cultural icons. → Read More
China's Strange Relationship With the Mango
The mango's journey from a Maoist icon to a craved consumer good. → Read More
Are Gay Rights Really Making Progress in China?
Was China’s recent lawsuit over same-sex marriage a victory or a defeat? → Read More
China's Role in the North Korean Puzzle
Can China actually take a leading role on the North Korea issue? → Read More
Mark Zuckerberg's Wooing of China
The Facebook founder is still trying to gain access to the Chinese market. → Read More
China's New Headache: Uyghur Militants in Syria
The number of Uyghurs fighting in Syria has risen sharply over the past year. How will China respond? → Read More
Filial Piety and Family Violence in China
Is there a connection between China's emphasis on filial piety and high rates of elder and child abuse? → Read More
If Chinese Could Vote in US Presidential Primaries, Who Would They Choose?
In an informal online survey, Donald Trump does well – until the respondents learn about his actual positions. → Read More
Is Gay Marriage on the Horizon in China?
A court case demanding marriage equality caps a trend of increasing acceptance for homosexuality in China. → Read More