Novedades

Buddhism was once a thriving and proselytizing religion, which competed with Hinduism and Jainism in its birthplace of India. Today, it accounts for less than 0.7 percent in South Asia. What went wrong? Why is it declining in popularity? Dr. Siddiqui surveys history to find the root causes of its decline in South Asia. He also recommends prudent methods to reclaim Buddhism.

With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging as the next geopolitical tinderbox. Despite sitting at the heart of the tense relationship between China and the US, Taiwan’s history and its people have long been overlooked and misunderstood. In Ghost Nation, Taiwan-based journalist Chris Horton tells their stories and explores why this diplomatically isolated country has become such an important player on the world stage. As China’s military preparations continue apace, the stakes have never been higher.