Adam Krikorian finds value in U.S. women’s water polo Olympic loss
All things being equal, Adam Krikorian would rather win than lose.“It is much easier,” he said.And Krikorian would know since he’s won a lot, capturing…
Pro skateboarder and photographer Ed Templeton on photographing youth culture in Southern California
This story is part of Image’s August issue, Lineage, about intergenerational conversations and how they shape us. I turned pro in 1990. I was 18…
Arrows fly, nevertheless Mariko persists
“We made this Lady Mariko’s [Anna Sawai] episode,” says “Shōgun” cinematographer Sam McCurdy about the climactic chapter “Crimson Sky.” “She becomes very much the center…
Olympics: U.S. water polo team beset by tragedies absorbs loss
NANTERRE, France — Maddie Musselman lost a water polo game Thursday.Not just any game, mind you. It was a semifinal of the Paris Olympics and her…
A photojournalist’s view of the 2024 Paris Olympics
More than 11,000 athletes competing in 329 events for 32 sports and only one photographer. That’s Los Angeles Times photojournalist Wally Skalij’s challenge.No, he won’t…
Fast Fashion in Global Trade: An IPEEL Perspective
The global fashion industry has witnessed a significant shift in recent decades, with the rise of “fast fashion”, a business model that emphasizes rapid production,…
The Biden-Trump Debate: The Obsolescence of White Supremacy as Perspective
The commentaries about the Biden-Trump debate the other night , last Thursday to be exact,tells us how ageist the United States remains even after decades…
Constructivism Perspective in International Development Cooperation: The Case of ASEAN
Constructivism, a significant theoretical perspective in international relations, posits that the international system is not only influenced by material factors such as power and wealth…
Indonesia’s Rice Dependence: An International Political Economy Perspective
In February 2024 Indonesia faced a food crisis when the price of rice reached the historical high of IDR 18.000 per Kg (Nugroho, 2024). With…
China’s Unexpected Pluralism: A Thai Muslim’s Perspective on Shanghai and Hangzhou
As a Thai Muslim, I recently embarked on a week-long adventure to Shanghai and Hangzhou in China. While researching the trip, I wasn’t sure what…
Evaluating Epicurus on God and Evil: An Agnostic Perspective
Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is well-known for his hedonistic ethics and his critique of superstition and theism. He founded the school of thought known…
Grayson Murray: Rory McIlroy says death of fellow PGA Tour golfer ‘puts everything in perspective’
The Canadian Open returns this week to Hamilton Golf and Country Club for the first time since McIlroy's 2019 victory in the tournament.The Northern Irishman,…
Reflecting on Defence and Security Strategies in the AI Era: A New Perspective for Modern Nations
In the midst of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), it is crucial for countries around the world to reassess and update their defence and…
Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman on strikes, mergers and T-Street
With bona fide hits such as “Knives Out,” “Glass Onion” and “Poker Face” under their belts, filmmakers Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman could easily rest…
EU’s Pivotal Steps Toward Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia: A Personal Perspective on the Region’s Historic Shift
It is impossible for me not to write about Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia and the EU’s decision to bring them closer to Europe. My involvement…
From Disintegration to Cooperation: Kazakhstan’s perspective in Central Asian Integration
In the post-Soviet era, Central Asia experienced a pronounced upsurge in geopolitical tensions, significantly shifting the focus toward the pressing matter of the water conflict…
Observing Southeast Asian Women’s Role in Economics Through the Perspective of Socialist Feminism
Immanuel Wallerstein (1930-2019), known as a neo-Marxist scholar in Western academia, was a Professor of Sociology and Economic History at Columbia University, Binghamton University, McGill…
Rethinking of the Wagner’s crisis from a historical perspective
The internal disagreements and possibly deep-seated dissatisfaction between Russia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Wagner Group leader over the ‘special military operation’ are aspects of…
Christina Unkel brings referee’s perspective to MLS broadcasts
SARASOTA, Fla. — Every player who has played the game knows the sinking feeling that comes from seeing a referee stride purposefully toward you and…
Switzerland has a Number of Collaborations with Indonesia: A National Interest Perspective
Against the backdrop of increasing instability and uncertainty in the global economic recovery and severe challenges to global economic growth, discussing a new world economic…