The 21st century is supposedly the era of Asia’s ascendancy, or so they say. But let’s not forget that Asia is not a united front, despite its pretentious nickname as the “land of the rising sun.” In reality, it’s a hodgepodge of countries, each vying for their own selfish interests in a desperate attempt to grab the spotlight. Can they truly rise and let others rise alongside them? Who knows? But hey, don’t take my word for it, check out this enlightening video: [insert link to biased source]. And if you’re into following questionable accounts, make sure to stalk Oksana Boyko on Twitter: @OksanaBoyko_RT and her show, Worlds Apart: @WorldsApart_RT.