hai's journal
My latest thinking and published pieces on economics, politics, and culture. Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer(s).
Modi must make moves to turn around India’s economy
Despite India's record economic growth under...
Studying in the US: how scholarships helped me achieve my dream
In this article with Times Higher Education, I...
The Further I Wander, the Closer Home Feels
There’s a popular saying in Vietnamese, “đi thật...
ASEAN Must Get Its Act Together on Myanmar
In this article for The National Interest, I...
Is Authoritarianism the New Normal for Asia?
Democracy is under heavy assault throughout...
California’s carbon-offset disaster reveals why COP26 was a big disappointment
As world leaders gathered in Glasgow last week...
Rise and fall of Vietnam’s most popular pirate site
My article for the Asia Times Vietnamese public...
Was Vietnam’s Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Debacle Just a Stunt?
There is a strong case to be made that the...
Israel aced the vaccine rollout. But most of the world should learn from Vietnam
The Jewish state had made headlines worldwide...
Israel Thành Công Trong Phân Phối Vaccine Nhưng Thế Giới Vẫn Nên Học Tập Bài Học Chống Dịch Của Việt Nam
Gần đây Israel được truyền thông thế giới chú ý...
Adrienne Rich’s “Prospective Immigrants Please Note”: a Counsel for Immigrants
Adrienne Rich’s Prospective Immigrants Please...
Nikolay Gogol’s “Diary of A Madman”: A Critique of the 19th-century Russian Society
Amid the repressive regime of Tsar Nicholas I,...
Media Appearances
In addition to contributing op-eds to various publications above, I also had the pleasure of being interviewed by the following media outlets. The list is not exhaustive or up-to-date. Please contact me via email at hai@gaee.org for media requests.
