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In this first piece of a series addressing myths about the Soviet Union, we will focus on the issues of poverty, inequality, and quality of life...
Basic Economics

Don’t be fooled, life in the Soviet Union was awful

The Soviet Union collapsed over 30 years ago. But, to this day, many people still defend the socialist regime and continue to propagate myths, often contaminated with a certain nostalgia, which ignore unfortunate, controversial, and terrible facts about the Soviet past. In this first piece of a series addressing myths about the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), we will focus on the issues of poverty, inequality, and quality of life. Social inequality in the Soviet Union Behind the facade of the Soviet Union's proclaimed mission to eliminate inequality and establish

The Chinese regime inherently rejects the ideas and values of individual liberty, meaningful economic freedom, transparency and human rights
Civil Liberties

China’s authoritarian export: the technocratic menace and global ideological battle

For over 70 years, China has been subject to one-party rule under the unashamedly authoritarian Chinese Communist Party (CCP). While the exact nature of

In Vietnam, a new regulation will take effect by January 2024 requiring all social media users to verify their identities in order to use online platforms. This move is a blatant violation of the right to free expression and privacy.
Censorship

An assault on anonymity: the consequences of Vietnam’s new social media policy

In Vietnam, a new regulation will take effect by January 2024 requiring all social media users to verify their identities in order to use online platforms. “Unverified

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