Mitchell Blatt
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Mitchell Blatt (Facebook: @MitchBlattPolitics) is a columnist and writer based in Korea. He covers foreign affairs and culture, particularly issues related to Korea and East Asia politics. He has contributed to outlets like the South China Morning Post, the Korea Times, the Shanghai Daily, USA Today, Roads & Kingdoms, and China.org.cn. Read some of his articles at www.ChinaTravelWriter.com. Learn more at www.Mitchell Blatt.com. |
November 16, 2022
- Why the Republicans lost the US midterm elections
- After months of proclaiming that they were in for a large-scale victory, why did the Republicans come up so short?
November 8, 2022
- US democracy under threat
- The results of the next elections for America's legislature will be tallied soon, but 72% of Americans feel their democracy is under threat.
November 3, 2022
- How Trumpism poisons Brazilian election
- Donald Trump's anti-democratic tactics are exacerbating a global trend of right-wing populists trying to usurp power and violate individual rights.
November 1, 2022
- ?Itaewon tragedy touches many across borders
- A one-time Korean resident reflects on the tragic stampede that occurred in Seoul's popular Itaewon nightlife district on Saturday night.
October 30, 2022
- ?A taste of Thai hot pot
- In Thailand, the traditional Chinese dish of hot pot is prepared using local ingredients and cooking methods – proof of how culture flows between nations.
October 28, 2022
- ?South Korea's president and a failed overseas trip
- A series of diplomatic blunders has led to South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol coming under fire from ally countries as well as his fellow countrymen.
October 21, 2022
- Hoax school shootings in US traumatizing students
- America's twin passions of unrestricted access to guns and shameless social media provocation are hence united in a truly depraved trend.
October 12, 2022
- ?Is the pandemic over?
- If the American government and a large portion of the public think they should do nothing about health and safety until there is a crisis, then there are going to be more crises.
October 5, 2022
- ?Chinese culture in Thai temples
- China and Thailand have had significant trade relations and cultural exchanges throughout history, and for that reason, it's easier to spot elements of traditional Chinese Buddhist culture than you might think.
September 27, 2022
- Will Biden's student loan program work?
- Biden's student debt relief across the U.S. won't solve the problems caused by a debt-based educational system, and new students will pay even higher tuition fees than before.
