Fair Play? World’s Fairs as Tools of Power and their Future
Since their inception in 1851, World’s Fairs have been landmark events celebrating worldwide achievements and inventions from televisions to telephones. Nations have historically utilized the events to project messages of their national superiority on the international scene. Despite still happening in the modern age, they make relatively little noise. But what has happened to the fairs?
The Killing of Alexei Navalny: A New Era of Repression and the Future of Russia
Alexei Navalny was pronounced dead while imprisoned in Russia. His death was condemned by numerous world leaders as an affront to the freedom of the press and an example of Putin’s repression. After Russian elections in March, it is unclear how Russian opposition groups and the Kremlin will proceed without Navalny.
LOSING SCHENGEN: THE DETERIORATION OF THE EUROPEAN IDEA
As mass influxes of immigrants seek haven in European countries, free movement and the infamous Schengen agreement are threatened.
FOR POWER OR LOVE - TURKISH INVESTMENT IN SOMALIA
Staff Writer Aisha Ali examines Turkey's involvement and relationship in Somalia
COLOGNE, GERMANY: MASS ATTACKS FUEL XENOPHOBIA
In Cologne, Germany the year 2015 ended with an incident of mass sexual assaults, highlighting a need for greater international focus on formulating a working plan for the migrant crisis in Europe. Amidst the New Year’s Eve festivities, hundreds of men gathered in Cologne’s main train station; the congregation soon escalated into a chaotic frenzy in which several women were sexually assaulted. Ninety women came forth to report being attacked (Shubert). The horrific violation of women’s rights incited fear across Germany, and the public called for justice against the attackers. Additionally, the circumstance brought implications of Arab refugees threatening national security to the forefront of political discussion.
THERE'S AN APP FOR T.H.A.T - TRANSFORMING HOW ASYLUM-SEEKERS TRAVEL
Staff Writer Becca Chong takes a look at how technology and mobile apps are helping the Syrian Refugee Crisis
FORECASTED CHANGES IN FRANCE'S EDUCATION SYSTEM
Staff Writer Becky Emrick discusses the forecasted changes in France's education system.