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.
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.
The Lady: Assessing Aung San Suu Kyi's Commitment to Democracy in Burma
Staff Writer Ariana Criste contrasts Aung San Suu Kyi's promise to bring democracy to Burma with her inaction in assisting the Rohingya minority.
THE SECOND EL CORTE: JUNOT DIAZ, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, AND HAITIAN DISPLACEMENT
Staff Writer Aisha Ali discusses immigration issues in the Dominican Republic and Haiti
A VOICE DROWNED OUT: ISLAND NATIONS CALL TO ADDRESS RISING SEAS
Senior Editor Andrew Muse-Fisher discusses the threat global climate change poses to low lying island nations.
CHECKING IN WITH MATERNITY HOTELS
Staff Writer Jubilee Cheung investigates the secret world of 'maternity hotels', which exploit the rules of birthright citizenship in the United States.
WHERE ARE THE SLUMS IN CHINA?
China Focus Contributing Writer Yanning Wei talks about the Hukou system and how it has shaped China's cities.
CHINA'S AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS: TRAPPED BY STATUS
Staff Writer Siru (Rose) Zhu talks about the tenuous status of African immigrants in Guanzhou, one of China's largest cities.
A FRENCH CACOPHONY
Staff Writer Sophie Desvignes looks at how an immigration case is dividing the French government.