ONE BANK HAS TORN THE WORLD IN TWO
The case for America's continued opposition to China's Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank By Kristopher Klein, Staff Writer
THE TICKING EMBARGO
Staff Writer Alejandro Inzunza reports on the recent thaw of the relations between the U.S. and Cuba, and the hope for the end of the Cold War era embargo.
"THE INTERVIEW" CONTROVERSIES: ITS ROLE IN U.S.-NORTH KOREAN RELATIONS
Staff Writer Emily Deng reviews the controversial comedy “The Interview,” how it was received in North Korea and what it means for freedom of speech.
POLITICAL COMPROMISE OR CORPORATE OVERREACH: ANALYZING THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
Staff Writer Michael Roderick discusses the potential Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement which will be considered by Congress this session.
ON CLIMATE, THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA ACT INTERNATIONALLY BUT THINK DOMESTICALLY
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein analyzes the United States-China emissions agreement as well as the motives and intentions of both countries' leaders.
FOREIGN FIGHTERS: SAN DIEGO RESIDENT KILLED FIGHTING FOR ISIS
Staff Writer Emily Deng discusses why a San Diego resident died fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and how global threats can quickly become local concerns.
THE U.S. DEPORTATION REGIME: LEFT WITH NOTHING, DEPORTEES MUST SURVIVE IN THE SHADOW OF THE FENCE
Staff Writer Alejandro Inzunza examines how migrants deported from the U.S. face innumerable challenges just to survive, while the U.S. and Mexico exacerbate their suffering through poor policy choices.
DEBATING THE "UKRAINIAN PROBLEM": WHAT SHOULD THE UNITED STATES DO? (PART II)
Staff Writer Patrick Johnson argues international institutions and diplomatic efforts—not military power— are essential to resolve the Crimean crisis
DEBATING THE "UKRAINIAN PROBLEM": WHAT SHOULD THE UNITED STATES DO? (PART I)
Staff Writer Bijan Mehryar discusses the merits of using hard power to deal with the situation in Crimea
SYRIA: THE MORAL FAILURE OF OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY
The Obama administration's failure to intervene in Syria reflects badly on the United States' commitment to human rights. By Bijan Mehryar, Staff Writer
NSA SPIES ON WORLD LEADERS
Edward Snowden continues to create diplomatic issues for the United States by revealing what could be seen as serious surveillance transgressions by the NSA against world leaders. By Staff Writer Ana Camus