Iris Shen

Privilege for the National Icon: Why China’s Nationality Law Bends for Gold

When Eileen Gu glided onto the slopes of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the atmosphere was markedly different from the feverish adulation…

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February 24, 2026

Features / In the Zeitgeist

How Takaichi’s Premiership Redefines the U.S.–Japan–China Triangle

When Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister in October 2025, she wasted no time signaling her priorities. Within days of taking office, she…

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November 4, 2025

In the Zeitgeist

Power ≠ Right: The U.S. Veto and the Crisis in Gaza

The U.S. veto power, a relic of the post-WWII geopolitical order, allowed it to unilaterally block a ceasefire measure that had broad international support. While…

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October 7, 2025