Phuket Sandbox: Thailand’s attempt to restore the tourism industry
In 2020, Thailand became the second country to report a case of Covid-19, following the outbreak in Wuhan, China. Thailand’s response included closing its borders to most visitors. This was largely successful in limiting the spread of the virus, however…
Who owns the South China Sea?
Larger than the Mediterranean, the South China Sea covers around 1,423,000 square miles and for decades, several countries including, China, Vietnam, The Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei have competed over ownership.…
Commercial whaling in Japan: what is the impact?
On the 30th of June 2019, Japan left the International Whaling Commission (IWC), the global body charged with the conservation of whales and the management of whaling. Therefore, since July 2019, Japan has resumed commercial whaling within its own waters.…
Welcome to our New Site!
Hello! We’re The Meridian Magazine, an online publication allowing students to share stories from all corners of the globe. Our editorial team come from across…