The global economy was shaken to its very core due to the shocks caused by the late-1990s Asian Financial Crisis. “The Noah Principle” is a new novel set in those troubling times that explores the alarming events in Asia that might have forewarned the world of the impending global economic catastrophe in 2008. “The Noah … Read more
Freedom and democracy are widely understood to be inalienable human rights. We believe that power should ultimately be in the hands of the people and that leaders should be held accountable for their actions. Unfortunately, there are still many countries around the world that suffer under the absolute power of dictatorial regimes. Such regimes like … Read more
The Noah Principle—A Review As I sit here typing this blog post, surrounded by books, I realize how fortunate I was to receive an education that taught me to read in order to seek knowledge and be entertained. I’m also lucky to live in a country that allows me to read whatever I want without … Read more
Geopolitical conspiracy, tortured mental health, murder, mystery, and corruption are all intricately woven into The Noah Principle, a literary thriller that examines ethnic unrest in South-East Asia while concurrently providing a realistic account of the disastrous 1997–98 Asian Financial Crisis. Two ambitious, young expats unwittingly jeopardize their future. A successful financier tries to cover up … Read more
In a troubled world, it was yet another unsettling moment when International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Kristalina Georgieva announced that one-third of the global economy was expected to be in recession by the beginning of 2023. Is another economic crisis on the way? It may have different origins but it would still inflict the kind … Read more
The idea of power is intriguing. It has the potential to be intoxicating and energizing, but for those dealt the hand of power, it also tends to elevate them into a very rarified atmosphere of social exclusivity. First Class travel and VIP access, modern society holds exclusivity up as a privilege for us all to … Read more
Simply put: Paranoia is the belief or a state of mind which makes you think that you are being threatened in some way, even if there is no or very little evidence that you are. Paranoid thoughts are also referred to as delusions. And a person can have different thoughts that make them equally worried … Read more
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” This famous quote by Joseph Addison perfectly depicts the wondrous reality of reading books! There are so many benefits of reading. Still, many people consider reading to be boring and a waste of time with no real sense of gain. Sorry to burst your … Read more
Chinese-Indonesians are ethnic Chinese people who have settled in Indonesia as a result of centuries of migration. In Indonesia, the Chinese-Indonesian experience has been troubled. On the one hand, they have made it their home, and it has been a country of plenty, with many becoming wealthy, primarily because of their business acumen. On the … Read more