September 2026

[ISAFIS News #21] UN Moves Beyond Mercator to Reflect Africa’s True Size

Written by: Putu Devi Savitri Staff of Research and Discussion On September 4th, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that changed the world map to reflect Africa’s true size. Championed by Togo on behalf of the African Union, the non-binding ruling is meant to replace the commonly-used Read more

By Research and Discussion, 4 hours26 September 2026 ago

ISAFIS Gazette

[ISAFIS Gazette #15] “Back to Your Country!” Has Anti-Tourist Sentiment Become a Justified Response to Tourist Entitlement?

Written by: Gracelycia Angeline Serat Staff of Research and Discussion “Sorry for bringing money to your country!” This remark made by an Italian foreign student on a study tour in Bangkok in July 2026 captures a sentiment that is disturbingly familiar across Southeast Asia’s tourist hotspots. This kind of tourist Read more

By Research and Discussion, 4 hours26 September 2026 ago