Amid US-China Rivalry, Some Indo-Pacific Nations Cultivate Good Relations With Both

Some Indo-Pacific nations find themselves caught between the interests of two rival nations – the U.S. and China. Some countries are trying to balance relations with both, like Indonesia which is deepening defense ties with the U.S. while trying to avoid repercussions from China, their largest trading partner.

Producer: Virginia Gunawan

Russian Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Developing Countries

Russian narratives calling the invasion of Ukraine a “special military operation” are being heard in some countries, thanks to a Russian disinformation campaign targeting specific areas of the world.

Producer: Virginia Gunawan

Taking Up Space Teaches Native American Girls STEM

The American Association of University Women estimates that about 28% of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math, also called STEM, are women. But in one Native American community teachers are working to get girls involved in the sciences.

Producer: Virginia Gunawan

Global Vaccine Distribution Inequality Hampers Pandemic Efforts Worldwide

Global inequality in the distribution of vaccines continues to hamper efforts to end the pandemic worldwide. But for those able to travel to wealthier countries with an abundance of vaccines, they are now willing to travel the distance and bear the high cost of “vaccine tourism”.

Producer: Virginia Gunawan

Multimedia stories published on Pavement Pieces, NYU

Selected stories from my time reporting in New York