The Wholistic View

| Image:   Japanese PM Shinzo Abe & South Korean President Moon Jae-In at the G-20 Summit,2019| Japan and South Korea are Asia's biggest economies after China and India and have gained worldwide acclaim for their global brands. But the relationship between these 2 powerhouses have long been strained, and now we're seeing those tensions escalating into a full-blown trade dispute. Amid these tensions, many people are curious as to why these nations are at loggerheads? The Wholistic View tries to find the answer (8 Min. Read) In July 2019, the Japanese Government announced that it would restrict the export of chemicals- fluorinated polyamides, photoresists, and hydrogen fluoride(crucial for producing semiconductors)  to South Korea citing reasons that Korean companies had been inadequately managing these chemicals and leaking them to North Korea for the advancement of its military applications. South Korea on the other hand vehemently denied these accusations and called on t

| Photo  Credit :   Reuters| Last decade has been a topsy turvy ride for governments across the globe. We have witnessed a rising trend of authoritarian governments taking up the centre stage and strong political leaders coming into power with huge electoral margins. These majority favoured leaders have fostered a staunch sense of nationalism in its people with no leeway for contrarian views. Presiding Authorities all over the world have formulated laws to keep its constituents in check and gradually curbing freedom of expression in the process. This growing disrobement of democratic rights has capsized social equilibrium and is begetting disenchantment and furore. One such example is the city of  Hong Kong, which is looking at the worst socio-political crises of its history. So, why a region, known for its financial prowess and a High Human Development score is in tatters with people marching onto the streets exponentially?  The Wholistic View  delves deep to examine the cause and eff