The Modus Operandi
Javier Milei’s rise is marked by his emergence as a prominent Argentine economist, political commenter, and politician. Known for his charismatic and unconventional style, the 53-year-old gained widespread attention for challenging traditional...Feb 5, 2024 06:34- Modus Operandi with Manila Chan dives deep into global foreign policy to examine the methods and history which reverberate in our lives today. MO examines the world at a historical turning point, as nations rise and challenge the unipolar world that has been dominant since the end of the cold war. Who will rise, who will fall, and how will an emerging global order operate? Find out on Modus Operandi with Manila Chan.
- Argentina’s unique new leaderJavier Milei’s rise is marked by his emergence as a prominent Argentine economist, political commenter, and politician. Known for his charismatic and unconventional style, the 53-year-old gained widespread attention for challenging traditional...Feb 5, 2024 06:34
- Death of an American: Gonzalo LiraGonzalo Lira tragically died in a Ukrainian prison earlier this month after languishing for weeks in what some have called a ‘dungeon.’ The American-Chilean YouTube commenter, filmmaker, and journalist gathered a large audience on...Jan 29, 2024 06:49
- Ukraine: A haven for corruptionIn this instalment of The Modus Operandi, host Manila Chan explores the issue of political corruption in Ukraine. From American mainstream media to the halls of Congress and even neighboring states, there has been a gradual decline in support for...Jan 22, 2024 06:43
- APEC summit outcomesThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit was held in San Francisco and featured representatives from some of the most powerful economies in the world, including the United States and China. This gathering created a setting for an imperative...Jan 15, 2024 05:34
- Nagorno-Karabakh conflictThe Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been ongoing since the last years of the Soviet Union. Both Azerbaijan and Armenia have made historical claims over the disputed territory; this prompted the first war in the early 1990s. The Armenians were...Jan 8, 2024 07:41
- Soviet-bloc fatigueSince the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, the Central and Eastern European nations have been under immense pressure from NATO to aid Ukraine, despite the economic implications that have followed. While Hungary has resisted...Dec 18, 2023 06:25
- Henry Kissinger’s legacyUnrepentant and unapologetic – centenarian statesman Henry Kissinger died at his home on November 29, 2023. His name is forever etched into history books around the world. This week, Manila Cham takes a look at this historical figure and the...Dec 11, 2023 06:48
- Laos: Legacy of cluster bombsThe Southeast Asian nation of Laos is the most bombed country on Earth, thanks in large part to the mass bombing campaign launched by the US in the 1970s. The number of US bombs dropped on Laos is staggering, and it should come as no surprise that...Dec 4, 2023 06:19
- Mongolia in the middleThe Mongolian Empire was one of the largest in history, stretching from the Far East to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Present-day Mongolia remains an important nation on the world stage, as it is strategically wedged between China and Russia,...Nov 27, 2023 06:41
