The Missing Piece [International]

As more nations in Latin America face economic deficits, and political unrest, Chile 🇨🇱, one of the unique and fast-growing nation, recent held one constitutional convention to rewrite the Constitution. Current constitution has been outdated since 1989, and inequality in healthcare, education, social welfare are largely being ignored. How will the new constitution guarantee the equality for all pe...

As sitting US President Joe Biden quickly wrapped up his trip in Asia, leaders from South Korea and Japan felt more confident, regarding the political and economic coalition with the US government. Meanwhile, as the newly elected prime minister, Fumio Kishida, is gearing up his effort for more effective foreign policies towards allies and foes. Will Fumio Kishida successfully carry out his agenda?...

One unique nation, with 1.3 million people, is strategically located in Southeast Asia. After undergoing one successful presidential election, younger generations in Timor-Leste are excited about the future of the nation. Meanwhile, such a small and young nation has bigger goals, such as being the newly member of ASEAN, strengthening closer ties with China, etc. Despite all these ambitious goals,...

China, one of the largest economies in the world today, has gone through political and social thick and thin, in order to achieve much greater goals during the past few decades. China is no longer just a name on the map, it is becoming foe, or close ally with the nations across the continents. meanwhile, how should we understand the ideological changes under the current leader? How are the Chinese...

Anthony Albanese from the Labor Party successfully became the next Prime Minister of Australia, which signified the new political change in this nation. As the new leader, he recently met up with leaders from Japan, India, and the United States, growing China could very concerning for all of them. Meanwhile, how should Albanese deal with the domestic issues? Will the Labor Party deepen its trust w...

More COVID cases are being discovered in North Korea today, despite what the report says. It seems as one of the major political and economic threats for the current North Korean administration. Meanwhile, Kim Jung Un, the sitting leader has not expressed any desire, or interests in "asking" help from other neighboring nations. How long could the people hold, until the disaster hits harder...

As the leaders from ASEAN nations visited the White House recently, the current sitting US President Joe Biden is trying his efforts to shape up the American presence in Asia. Some experts believe American's efforts in doing so only can be seen as "being desperate," while others believe such political strategies can be effective. Dr. Enrico Gloria, one political scientist, joined the s...

Abortion debates in the US are causing political and social waves nationwide, this critical issue is going to pose much greater challenge, as the Mid-term election is fact approaching. Meanwhile, this abortion debate is spilling over across the continents. Today, women in Africa nations are also facing more challenges, regarding seeking legal and safe havens for abortions. Neha Wadekar, one intern...

From immigration policy to recent abortion debates, America is being torn by political division. Meanwhile, more Christians today are called to join the fight, in order to protect the American Christian value, especially regarding the fate of the nation. Author and political philosopher, Dr. Jim Belcher, joined the latest episode to share his new book entitled "Cold Civil War." In his book...

Less than 3 days, the nation of the Philippines is going to elect a brand-new leader. Unlike current leader, four candidates are positioning themselves as being "approachable, friendly, and understandable" to the people. As we discuss all the political changes, one issue is being ignored - political corruption. What should we pay attention to this matter? Why is corruption getting more pre...

It took current chancellor Scholz months before expressing his condemnation towards Russian invasion to Ukraine, while more than 15 NATO members urged the leader to "make the right choice." However, there are some hidden reasons why Scholz refused to do so at the first place, and why his miscalculation could place this nation in a tough political spot. In addition, how do the German citize...

Even though Emmanuel Macron has won the presidential election lately, people in France has not forgotten about his competitor, Marine Le Pen. For so long, Le Pen has been active in fighting for "what's right" for the nation, plus, she tried her best to place more "centered-focused" agenda onto her political plates. However, there must be something deeper behind her political am...

What's is the future for Iran? Why is China continuing to grow its influence over Iran? How should we understand the deep political ties behind China and Iran?

In less than 48 hours, France is going to elect one brand-new president for the next 5 years. Macron, the incumbent president is trying everything he could to break down the " political establishment," while his opponent, Le Pen, is making efforts to re-write the social and political agenda. During one recent debate, one topic was brought up, "Who is more French?" Such an interesti...

The latest update in Ukraine. One Ukrainian citizen joined the show to share how the war has taken another direction for the people in Ukraine and the people in Russia. Phase 2 might be more devastating than ever, however, as a Christian believer, "Mike" has more to say.

As Pakistan elected a new prime minister, rest of the world continues to see how the new leader is going to lead the nation socially and politically. China, as Pakistan's closest ally, particularly celebrated such joyous occasion, since the friendship deepens with the new leader. How will Pakistan grow politically and socially under the new administration? How will the rest of the nations in A...

For its part, North Korea routinely demands the end of the United States’ “hostile policy” as a necessary precondition for a treaty, while the U.S. has resisted taking such a step without concrete evidence of denuclearization. Moreover, North Korea tested nine missiles this year prior to the South Korean presidential election. Such bellicose actions would be expected to sour South Korean public in...

As the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine continues, China could no longer keep silent, owing to the fact that China is a good friend with both nations. This year, BRI, also known as "Belt & Road Project" is coming to its 10th year, which has more than 140 nations under this project. How should China continue this project, without getting involved itself into the war? What should t...

As US President Joe Biden gave his firing speech during one recent NATO summit, most of the allies are paying closer attention regarding Putin's response. Meanwhile, no ones know what the future looks like for Ukraine and Russia. Across the continent, Hungary, is facing political shift. Currently leader is distancing himself away from Putin, will such move create rift between Orban and Putin?...

How does one international crisis divide some of the nations internally? As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, Georgian government is facing some internal political division, even the president might be "impeached" by the constitution. Why is this taking place today? Meanwhile, how are the younger generations in Georgia seeing the tension in Ukraine? Will Cathcart, a...

Recently, Malaysia joined the RCEP, which could boost its economic partnership with other nations in Asia, especially the ties with China. Under the pandemic, how should Malaysia shift its strategies, in terms of dealing with its internal economic growth? Why should the nations in Asia stay alerted during the friction between the US and China?

Dr. Wyn Rees, an expert on international security joined the latest episode to explain why Russia's national security is collapsing internally. In addition, China's firm attitudes towards Russia could be "beneficial" for its own economic and political growth.

As the world continues to follow the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Taiwan, a small region of the world is getting more anxious, as well. Could mainland China take similar actions against the region? What would China gain, if it were to become true? How should the younger generations react to the "threat" from mainland China? Brian Hioe is one of the founding editors of New Bloom. He...

Sebastian Strangio, joined our latest episode. During the show, he explained how China will continue to influence the nations in Southeast Asia, and why we should pay closer attention to China's strategies, as BRI continues to expand its network. Meanwhile, China cannot be the bench player, during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It is all in this brand-new episode of The Missing Piece. Sebastian...

Not too long ago, the nation of Argentina joined China's Belt & Road Project, which made China become more attractive for Latin American nations. Besides Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, more countries are taking the side, in terms of choosing economic allies between the west and China. How should we understand the deeper reasons behind the decisions? Why is China gaining more from the Latin America...