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Apurvasai Lakshmanan
Dec 25, 2024
The Impact of Renewable Energy on Global Economies: A Sustainable Future
The shift towards renewable energy sources is reshaping global economies and fostering sustainable growth. This article delves into the rece
The Impact of Renewable Energy on Global Economies: A Sustainable Future
Apurvasai Lakshmanan
Dec 25, 2024
Critical Shortages of Obstetric Medicines Endanger Pregnant Women in Australia
Maahik Trivedi
Oct 6, 2024
The ICJ and the Israel-Palestine Case: A Legal Battleground
Nitin Janath
Jul 24, 2024
Hurricane Beryl Ravages the Caribbean, Yucatán Peninsula, and Texas
Mahsa Forghani
Jul 19, 2024
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Apurvasai Lakshmanan
Dec 25, 2024
3 min read
The Impact of Renewable Energy on Global Economies: A Sustainable Future
The shift towards renewable energy sources is reshaping global economies and fostering sustainable growth. This article delves into the rece
Maahik Trivedi
Oct 6, 2024
4 min read
Critical Shortages of Obstetric Medicines Endanger Pregnant Women in Australia
Several shortages of crucial obstetric medicines are putting women’s health at risk. These shortages are highlighting the long-lasting syste
Nitin Janath
Jul 24, 2024
4 min read
The ICJ and the Israel-Palestine Case: A Legal Battleground
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), often referred to as the World Court, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Estab
Mahsa Forghani
Jul 19, 2024
5 min read
Hurricane Beryl Ravages the Caribbean, Yucatán Peninsula, and Texas
Originating as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa, Hurricane Beryl formed on June 29, 2024, and rapidly grew to become the first major
Matthew Inui
May 9, 2024
4 min read
The South Korea Doctors Strike Drags On
In the past couple of years, South Korean students have flocked to medical schools in pursuit of the high pay and status associated with...
Téa Satariano
Mar 14, 2024
4 min read
The U.S. Approach to Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea
The Iranian-backed Houthis are a rebel group based in Yemen who, in recent months, have begun attacking vessels throughout the Red Sea in...
Clarissa Sung
Mar 6, 2024
3 min read
The ICJ’s Verdict on Genocide in Gaza
On January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stated that it is “plausible” that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention th...
Matthew Inui
Jan 20, 2024
5 min read
In Pursuit of Sovereignty: Lai Ching-te’s Presidential Victory and Taiwanese Independence
On January 13, current Vice President William Lai Ching-te won the Taiwanese presidential election. However, labeled as a “dangerous sepa...
Maahik Trivedi
Jan 19, 2024
3 min read
India: An Emerging Leader in Space Exploration
India’s space program, led by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has seen significant growth in recent years, as shown by its...
Téa Satariano
Jan 10, 2024
3 min read
Recent Fundraising Scandal Threatens the Stability of Japanese Politics
Essential to understanding the complexity of recent controversies surrounding the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party—of which Japanese Pri...
Lolita Chowdhury
Jan 6, 2024
7 min read
Understanding the Situation with Israel and Hamas
Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya (Islamic Resistance Movement), more commonly referred to as Hamas, launched an attack on Israel on Octob...
Maahik Trivedi
Jan 2, 2024
3 min read
COP28 Key Takeaways: Attendees, Deals, and Goals
The COP28 meeting—the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (U...
Téa Satariano
Dec 21, 2023
3 min read
Myanmar: An Internal War
Myanmar has experienced one of the world’s longest civil wars since it gained independence from Britain in 1948. The Sit-Tat, Myanmar’s...
Maahik Trivedi
Nov 29, 2023
3 min read
A Deep Dive Into China's Declining Economic State
Real estate is one of the primary drivers of economic growth in China, so the ongoing real estate crisis is severely impacting their econ...
Matthew Inui
Nov 21, 2023
2 min read
What it Takes to Win: Pedro Sánchez Reelected as Spanish Prime Minister
On November 16, incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was reelected by the Spanish parliament, concluding a four-month political...
Téa Satariano
Nov 14, 2023
4 min read
The Ups and Downs of LGTBQ Rights in India
On October 17, India’s Supreme Court ruled against legalizing same-sex marriage in a narrow 3-2 verdict, dashing the hopes of pro-LGTBQ...
Matthew Inui
Oct 10, 2023
5 min read
Who Are the 2023 Nobel Prize Winners?
In 1985, chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel, best known for inventing dynamite, signed his third and last will. In it, he dedicated his...
Ariel Donato
Oct 7, 2023
6 min read
A Deep Dive Into Canadian-Indian Tensions Reveals Deeply-Held Fears About Separatism
On June 18, 2023, two unidentified masked gunmen shot and killed 45-year-old Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian cit...
Clarissa Sung
Sep 26, 2023
3 min read
Guatemalan President-Elect Alleges “Coup”
Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo announced himself the victim of an alleged “coup d'état'” on Friday, September 1. His accusa...
Maahik Trivedi
Sep 20, 2023
2 min read
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula: Diplomatic Relations & Global Involvement
Currently, North Korea is a significant point of international concern due to its nuclear goals, established under Kim Jong Un’s leaders...
Téa Satariano
Sep 3, 2023
3 min read
Consequences of the Continuing Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A 2023 Update
The Russo-Ukrainian War has lasted well over a year and, in its course, seen countless deaths, several military assaults, and the mass di...
Clarissa Sung
Aug 23, 2023
4 min read
Israeli Government Passes Monumental Judicial Reform
In late July, Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, passed key legislation abolishing the Supreme Court’s “reasonableness doctrine”—its...
Danielle Uehara
Aug 23, 2023
3 min read
Political Disagreements Force Spain into a State of Government Limbo
On July 23, Spanish voters headed to the polls for a snap general election called unexpectedly by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Since...
Clarissa Sung
Jul 26, 2023
3 min read
The Economy: A Major Player in Argentina’s 2023 Presidential Elections
Just four months before the October presidential elections, Argentina faces high-stakes political tensions amid an inflation rate of over...
Lolita Chowdhury
Jul 26, 2023
2 min read
Greece Re-Elects Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
The Greek conservative New Democracy party, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, emerged victorious in the Greek general elections...
Magdeline Gomes
Jul 26, 2023
3 min read
World Climate Summit in Paris
Protestors demand action on climate change as world leaders meet in Paris to discuss the future of climate policy (Markus...
Clarissa Sung
Jul 14, 2023
3 min read
NATO Soldiers Attacked in Kosovo
Around 25 NATO peacekeeping soldiers were reported injured in a confrontation with Serbian protesters in Kosovo on May 29. The conflict ...
Katherine Gloyer
Jul 3, 2023
3 min read
Russia’s Mercenary Coup and the Threats To Putin’s Rule
The Russian mercenary group Wagner staged a coup on June 23 against the Russian government. The rebellion, which lasted about 23 hours, e...
Matthew Inui
Jun 28, 2023
4 min read
Finland’s New Prime Minister Creates Radically Conservative Government
On June 20, Finland's newly elected parliament voted in favor of appointing National Coalition Party (NCP) leader Petteri Orpo as the nex...
Clarissa Sung
Jun 27, 2023
3 min read
Senators Produce Bipartisan Appeal to be Tough in Seizing Iran oil
In a letter to President Biden, a bipartisan group of senators recently called for increased funding to enable the Department of Homeland...
Katherine Gloyer
May 27, 2023
3 min read
Fighting Breaks Out in Sudanese Power Struggle
Fighting broke out in Sudan’s Capital, Khartoum, between the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese ...
Magdeline Gomes
May 22, 2023
3 min read
Mexico's Senate Takes on Reform of Mining Industry
Mexico's Senate has approved an extensive reform of laws related to the mining industry. The mining bill was passed alongside 17 other pi...
Husnain Malik
Apr 3, 2023
3 min read
El Salvador's Crackdown on Gang Violence
The 2022–2023 Salvadoran gang crackdown, also known as “the Régimen de Excepción” or the “Guerra Contra las Pandillas” (Spanish for “War ...
Lolita Chowdhury
Apr 3, 2023
3 min read
The 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election
On March 1, Bola Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos State and nominee from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), won the Nigerian...
Danielle Uehara
Mar 31, 2023
3 min read
The World’s Delayed Response to the Situation in Afghanistan
After twenty years of conflict with the U.S.-backed Afghan government, the Taliban, a militant Islamic fundamentalist group, retook contr...
Matthew Inui
Mar 7, 2023
4 min read
Spy Balloons Spell Uncertainty for Already Fraying U.S.-China Relations
On January 28, a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was detected in U.S. airspace near the Canadian border. After transiting over Can...
Danielle Uehara
Jan 30, 2023
3 min read
Why Indonesia’s Recent Earthquake Was So Disastrous
Indonesia, an archipelago nation in Southeast Asia, has one of the world's highest rates of natural disasters. Located in the aptly named...
Mahsa Forghani
Jan 30, 2023
6 min read
Zan, Zendegi, Azadi: The Current Crisis in Iran
For people worldwide, 1979 carries memories of hostage crises, nuclear accidents, and Soviet invasions. For the people of Iran, 1979 mark...
David Lee
Jan 28, 2023
4 min read
Ukraine War Updates
The year 2022 has come to a close, but the war between Ukraine and Russia continues. Soldiers and civilians from both countries have been...
Danielle Uehara
Jan 28, 2023
6 min read
British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns
After only 45 days in office, British Prime Minister Liz Truss of the Conservative party resigned on October 20, 2022. Appointed on Septe...
Lolita Chowdhury
Jan 12, 2023
3 min read
South African President Resists Calls to Resign
A report conducted in late November 2022 by an independent parliamentary panel alleges South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attempted ...
David Lee
Dec 30, 2022
4 min read
What Does Italy’s Election of a New Prime Minister Mean for the Country?
Italians took to the polls in their recent election to vote for a new prime minister and seats in parliament on September 25, 2022. The l...
Lolita Chowdhury
Nov 8, 2022
2 min read
Russian Referendum: Why Serbia Won’t Recognize It
On September 23, more than half a year after its invasion of Ukraine began, Russia held annexation referendums in four Ukrainian province...
Emily Zavala
Oct 8, 2022
4 min read
Devastating Floods Around the World
In the past year, the world has witnessed some of the most catastrophic floods that have brought unprecedented damage. Some of the most p...
David Lee
Sep 25, 2022
4 min read
Prime Minister of Parties? Controversy in Finland
Videos of Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin partying and dancing with friends were leaked on August 17, causing international backlash...
Danielle Uehara
Sep 14, 2022
6 min read
Updates on Ukraine
August 24 marked six months since war first broke out between Russia and Ukraine. Since the beginning of the conflict, Ukraine has receiv...
Clarissa Sung
Aug 21, 2022
4 min read
The Russia–Ukraine Grain Deal and Why It Matters
On February 24, Russia launched a “full-scale invasion” of Ukraine, igniting a war that would last for over four months and result in tho...
Mahsa Forghani
Aug 17, 2022
6 min read
The Facts and Falsehoods Surrounding Monkeypox
Since January of 2020, the COVID-19 virus has run rampant throughout 228 countries and territories worldwide. Flash forward to 2022 and m...
Dhruti Pattabhi
Aug 9, 2022
2 min read
Developments on the Russia–Ukraine War: A Brief Analysis
Beginning in 2014, the ongoing Russian–Ukrainian conflict has since experienced both escalations and falls. One such instigation began...
David Lee
Aug 8, 2022
4 min read
The Sri Lankan Economic Crisis
On July 9, hundreds of thousands of protesters stormed the presidential residence in Sri Lanka’s capital, breaking into the building...
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