The World Deconstructed

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Hama Amadou, Niger’s resilient political figure known as the "Phoenix," who navigated high office, prison, and exile before passing away at 74.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about the Ortega regime's severe human rights abuses against Nicaragua's university community, as detailed in a UN report that highlights crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and politically motivated persecution.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about a controversial bill introduced in New Zealand’s parliament that seeks to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi principles, potentially reshaping Māori-Crown relations and sparking widespread debate.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about the Netherlands' success in reducing its prison population by over 40% and transforming former prisons, offering lessons on criminal justice reform and the impact of shifting crime patterns.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about TikTok’s official registration in Nepal, where the platform has committed to supporting digital literacy, tourism, education, and adhering to new government regulations.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Namibia’s pivotal 2024 elections, where the ruling Swapo party faces the possibility of its first defeat since independence, reflecting shifting support as voters seek alternatives like the Independent Patriots for Change.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about the need for a future Myanmar that includes the Rohingya, with pro-democracy forces urged to condemn and investigate atrocities against them, as survivors like Karim recount their suffering amid ongoing violence.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Mozambique, where post-election protests have turned deadly, with at least 11 people killed in a police crackdown as demonstrators contest the October 9 election results that saw the ruling Frelimo party secure victory amid allegations of vote rigging.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about France's support for Morocco's claim over Western Sahara, with President Macron backing Moroccan sovereignty in the disputed territory and joining other nations like Spain, the US, and Israel in support.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about European Commission's proposal for Montenegro's EU Accession Agreement, including plans for a technical working group and potential new financial support if Montenegro maintains progress in its EU preparations.