![The Historical and Modern Antecedents to the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687298736702-B1BDZCRXDIG80BU0FW2Q/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+5.05.29+PM.png)
![The Long Game: Why Protraction Continues to Underpin Moscow’s Strategy to Reclaim Ukraine](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687298794822-BRA8FS7J8M93ORDWNTIW/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+5.06.24+PM.png)
![The Race for the 22nd Century: Climate Change and U.S./Chinese Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687300220212-4KQZ2HGXCKH5GBS5T5QU/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+5.30.07+PM.png)
![A Peacemaker, Who Might Oversee the Collapse of His Own Country](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687300930598-DIKRKC1T0H4OGQNC9IFT/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+5.41.14+PM.png)
A Peacemaker, Who Might Oversee the Collapse of His Own Country
Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethopia, achieved international recognition in 2019 for brokering a peace deal with Eritrea and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Now, he faces new political opponents, challenging the stability he was praised to have won.
![Bolivia In Crisis: The Legacy of Evo Morales](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687300994029-L95FOKCWKPZF7L391I65/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+5.43.02+PM.png)
Bolivia In Crisis: The Legacy of Evo Morales
Amidst national political unrest, Bolivia's change in leaders has the nation divided. Staff writer Marc Camanag delves into the extent of influence that Evo Morales left on the people of Bolivia.
![Christmas Came Early for Putin: US Withdraws from Syria, Compromising Allies](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687301425896-P86QZQW1ZP3ORNX1A9GG/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+5.49.31+PM.png)
Christmas Came Early for Putin: US Withdraws from Syria, Compromising Allies
Staff writer Aldo Raine speaks on President Trump's decision to withdraw troops and how the shift in American foreign policy affects our credibility abroad.
![Russian Navy Whales: Marine Mammal Service in the World's Navies](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687301480667-BH8YCNA2TOQ0DPSDO9FP/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+5.50.42+PM.png)
Russian Navy Whales: Marine Mammal Service in the World's Navies
Staff Writer Cafe Keating-Hudson covers the historical use of marine life for military operations, and its potential resurgence thanks to modern technology.
![WAR IS KNOCKING, DON'T ANSWER](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310250864-RJLWCLQ7WTGWAE16E4DC/image-asset.jpeg)
WAR IS KNOCKING, DON'T ANSWER
Staff Writer Ethan Azad discusses the newly implemented decision to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization and the issues bound to ensue.
![ISIS: WOUNDED BUT NOT DEAD](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687312549832-U5MHXT429CTEJC5RUQVI/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+8.55.41+PM.png)
ISIS: WOUNDED BUT NOT DEAD
Staff writer Kahlil Ram explores the current status of ISIS and the significance of U.S. withdrawal from Syria.
![THE LEGACY OF WORLD WAR TWO “COMFORT WOMEN”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310248673-QRFQA7NQM4NBCU4I7YSD/image-asset.jpeg)
THE LEGACY OF WORLD WAR TWO “COMFORT WOMEN”
Staff Writer Deborah Jeong discusses revived talks on the controversial Comfort Woman during World War Two and its potential to further propel the #MeToo movement
![DETENTION IN LIBYA: THE EUROPEAN UNION’S COMPLICITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND ENSUING POLICY PROPOSALS](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310248263-O1G9D0F1WLYYZZ6V0P3O/image-asset.jpeg)
DETENTION IN LIBYA: THE EUROPEAN UNION’S COMPLICITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND ENSUING POLICY PROPOSALS
Contributing Writer Jose Ovalle discusses human rights issues due to the refugee crisis and proposals for how the EU should proceed.
![THE CIA'S FIRST COUP: A LESSON IN (DIS)INFORMATION](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687312811736-ARL2FLT79RMPJ719S50H/Screenshot+2023-06-20+at+8.59.53+PM.png)
THE CIA'S FIRST COUP: A LESSON IN (DIS)INFORMATION
Staff Writer Ethan Azad describes the CIA's first coup in Iran and the effects of media propaganda.
![SUPER SOLDIERS WILL SOON WALK AMONG US—JUST NOT AS HOLLYWOOD IMAGINED](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310245562-PN7LIXV091GRWS7XTHKQ/image-asset.jpeg)
SUPER SOLDIERS WILL SOON WALK AMONG US—JUST NOT AS HOLLYWOOD IMAGINED
Senior editor Bailey Marsheck discusses current research into and future prospectives for "super soldier" technology.
![COULD RECENT PEACE TALKS BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END IN AFGHANISTAN?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310243464-X0WT21ERKV6I113C645Q/image-asset.jpeg)
COULD RECENT PEACE TALKS BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END IN AFGHANISTAN?
Staff Writer Alex Bittner discusses the ongoing war in Afghanistan, Taliban control and the hopes and complications surrounding current negotiations for peace.
![DEFENDING AMERICA'S LIGHT PRESENCE IN SYRIA](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310240968-BLL4H3IZ3LTXL4WO9UFT/image-asset.jpeg)
DEFENDING AMERICA'S LIGHT PRESENCE IN SYRIA
Staff Writer Kahlil Ram reflects on America's response to the Syrian Civil War, arguing that a policy of light U.S. involvement was not only justified but necessary due to the complicated regional dynamics at play.
![A CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS SERIES: NORTH KOREA IN THE AGE OF TRUMP](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310235287-RANKJPREYS05JCRMDEUW/image-asset.png)
A CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS SERIES: NORTH KOREA IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
Staff Writer Cailen Rodriguez reports on a UCSD event, where speakers discuss U.S. policy on North Korea.
![GLOBAL FORUM REVIEW: ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS AND A DIVIDED JERUSALEM](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310233963-5RHG5SN9ROR7TKRAAF52/image-asset.jpeg)
GLOBAL FORUM REVIEW: ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS AND A DIVIDED JERUSALEM
Staff Writer Sneha Naren reports on the discussion over Israeli settlements and annexation of Jerusalem at I-House's Global Forum
![THE SUN SETS ON ISIS'S MOSULI CALIPHATE](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687310226563-W9ICXUCUVSYSBKR8TI07/image-asset.jpeg)
THE SUN SETS ON ISIS'S MOSULI CALIPHATE
Staff Writer Bailey Marsheck discusses the complicated situation in Mosul as it moves toward resolution.
![THE PEACE OF OUR HEMISPHERE: COLOMBIA EDGES TOWARD ENDING CONFLICT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687309663299-9ILRIHULJKMH3YSTY9CE/image-asset.jpeg)
THE PEACE OF OUR HEMISPHERE: COLOMBIA EDGES TOWARD ENDING CONFLICT
Staff Writer Liliana Torpey reviews the history of conflict in Colombia and the prospect of current peace negotiations.
![DECIDING THE FUTURE OF U.S. POLICY IN SYRIA](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63f539a6aaa94200f587c710/1687309659106-GPK7P326Q8TP6KC6GLHE/image-asset.jpeg)
DECIDING THE FUTURE OF U.S. POLICY IN SYRIA
Staff Writer Henry Cauffman discusses the situation in Aleppo and the US Presidential candidates' policy standpoints on the conflict in Syria