In Latin America, the presence of China has become an ever-growing affair of matchmaking between the Asian superpower and some of the world’s developing nations. In the present Bukele-era of El Salvador, an era characterized by doubled-down policies and a crackdown on the social and economic drawbacks, the amity of officials in Beijing has been welcomed with open arms.
Read MoreMahsa Amini’s death at the hands of the Iranian morality police sparked various women’s rights movements. Since her passing on September 16, 2022, decades of bottled-up rage and unrest were unleashed into a global fight for freedom.
Read MoreFor decades the Baltic States have been connected to Russia via a common rail gauge and Soviet influence. With the construction of Rail Baltica punctuating their realignment towards Europe, the potential positive impacts of this transformative project will reverberate not just through the Baltic region but throughout the European continent as a whole.
Read MoreSouth Korean cinema, epitomized by 'Parasite,' 'Squid Game,' and 'The Glory,' has become a catalyst for societal change. These films have sparked legislative responses to issues like bullying and abuse, aided by South Korea's democratic system. Yet, challenges persist in defining and implementing reforms effectively. To address deeply ingrained problems, a reevaluation of traditional Confucian values is essential. Legislative changes must align with evolving societal needs.
Read MoreThis article discusses the importance of community spaces and engagement among Palestinian youth in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, especially when these communities have a higher exposure to conflict. The article specifically highlights the growing skateboarding culture facilitated by a non-profit called SkatePal.
Read MoreFor decades, the South China Sea has been a hotbed for regional tensions as various countries have competing claims on different areas and geographic features of the sea. Relations between the Philippines and China have been particularly soured by frequent standoffs in this dispute.
Read MoreTürkiye (formerly referred to as Turkey) has survived many tumultuous challenges throughout the 21st century. Coups, economic collapse, natural disasters, constitutional crises, and much more. One thing has remained certain however, Erdogan’s iron grip on power. The recent defeat of opposition candidate Kemal Kilicidaroglu has secured Erdogan another five years as the far-right authoritarian leader of Türkiye, a NATO member and the 19th largest economy in the world. This article aims to explain why Erdogan has become so untouchable despite his clear dishonesty and corruption.
Read MoreThe rise of tragedies related to the migration of such a large number of people has become a common occurrence in the Aegean Sea. Following the 2015 refugee crisis of people fleeing persecution from countries such as Syria and Afghanistan to Central Europe through routes in the Mediterranean, there was a controversial rise among many European politicians regarding migration policies and refugees. This article will address the lack of media coverage with respect to failed migration attempts resulting in deaths of innocent refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and internally displaced persons.
Read MoreFollowing a 10 month blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan launched an offensive into the territory. This offensive ultimately forced its ethnic Armenian population to flee to Armenia.
Read MoreUkrainian women have consistently proved they are devoted to the war effort. But who is there for them? The war has disparately impacted women in Ukraine by deepening pre-existing gender gaps regarding access to resources and safety.
Read MoreIn May 2023, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law one of the most harmful LGBT laws globally. With the exception of South Africa, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) has found that most African nations have anti-LGBT laws or policies and often don’t provide fundamental rights for nonconforming individuals. On an LGBT rights scale, Africa is steadily behind other continents, threatening LGBT individuals and access to global funding.
Read MoreScotland and England have a long history, and have spent the last 300 years united under one government. With Scottish nationalism and want for independence on the rise, the potential negative effects of Scotland’s independence loom over the heads of not just Scotland and England, but the West as well.
Read MoreAs riots form throughout Kenya, the contradictory nature of William Ruto's new tax initiatives and their effect on the predominantly impoverished population is scrutinized. Ruto's campaign promise to champion the working class has given way to controversy, as his tax policies worsen existing economic disparities and trigger protests. This raises questions about whether Ruto can fulfill his pledge to bridge Kenya's wealth gap or if his approach using such policies will hinder progress in the country.
Read MoreWith numerous coups, economic and political distress, and the unraveling of key multilateral security agreements, Africa’s Sahel region is at risk of collapsing. The effects on Chad's progress towards providing regional stability and control of terrorism are certain to cause broader disruption.
Read MoreAn analysis of the future of Wagner group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin following their mutiny attempt earlier this year. This article analyzes Wagner’s ongoing operations in Africa post-mutiny and the role of Prigozhin in Russian affairs before his death.
Read MoreGermany’s Inaugural National Security Strategy presents a promising shift in foreign policy decision-making, but is it enough to coordinate Germany’s historically bureaucratic governing structure? Mike Dupre explores why the key to sustainable change might lie in a National Security Council, a proven model in many Transatlantic states.
Read MoreThis article discusses the deadly protests that occurred in the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan in July of 2022, an area that has historically been one of much contention in Uzbekistan. The protests stemmed from Constitutional changes that would’ve prevented Karakalpaks, a Turkic group that has stronger linguistic and cultural ties with Kazakhs, from seceding from the country.
Read MoreAfter Title 42 border protocols were lifted in May, the Biden Administration announced several new legislative initiatives to help mitigate the increasing number of refugees seeking asylum in America. Although the White House announced the current administration’s commitment to rebuilding the U.S.’s immigration system and especially the refugee infrastructure, its newly implemented policies indicate otherwise. This article examines these new policies under a critical lens, judging whether they advance or minimize the plight of millions escaping poverty, violence, and persecution worldwide.
Read MoreThe stakes for this year’s parliamentary elections are higher than ever. A recent rise in the approval ratings of the country’s liberal party - the Civic Platform (Platforma Obywatelska or PO) - is a beacon of hope in the country’s nearly decade-long battle with the right-wing conservative Law and Justice party (PiS).
Read MoreThe struggles of displaced Afghans reveal backlog, unfair application adjudication, and other decades old problems in a key U.S. immigration program.
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