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.
COMFORTING “COMFORT WOMEN": A LOOK INTO THE “COMFORT WOMEN” ACCORD BETWEEN SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN
Staff Writer Bruce Fan explores the recent South Korean and Japanese accord on the "Comfort Women" issue.
ZIKA OUTBREAK: WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE U.S.
Staff Writer Rebecca Emrick discusses the recent outbreak of the Zika Virus and the consequences it brings.
European Indians: Germany’s Fetishization of Native American Culture
Staff Writer Nick Vacchio explores Germany's unusual fascination with Native Americans and the unintended cultural consequences.
THE 15th DALAI LAMA: AN ANALYSIS ON TIBETAN AND CHINESE RELATIONS
Staff Writer Bruce Fan discusses the problems that face the 15th Dalai Lama as relations between China and Tibet worsen. He gives a brief background of the issue and explains what that means for today.
THE INTERNET OF THINGS: BIG PROGRESS OR BIG BROTHER?
Staff Writer Rebecca Benest weighs the pros and cons of the Internet of Things in a time of convenience and government surveillance.
BUILDING BRIDGES: EUROVISION AND THE LGBT COMMUNITY
Staff Writer Carla Diot traces Eurovision's success in fostering LGBT community since its inception after World War II.
UNREQUITED DREAMS: A STORY OF ROHINGYAN MIGRATION
Staff Writer Alex Shkurko discusses the plight of Myanmar's Rohingya people.
Whose Lives Matter?: A Conversation on Police Brutality Across Borders
Carla Diot traces the back and forth between the United States, Russia, Egypt and Iran as they accuse each other of various human rights violations.
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.
LOOKING “UNDER THE DOME”: A CRITICAL VIEW OF ENVIRONMENTALISM, CENSORSHIP AND SOCIAL UNREST IN CHINA
Staff writer Emily Deng covers the eye-opening environmental documentary film “Under the Dome” revealing the causes and effects of China’s air pollution. Produced by a prominent former China Central Television reporter Chai Jing, the video reached viral popularity of more than 150 million views within a week and before being abruptly censored by the government.
THE GROWING ANTI-MUSLIM SENTIMENT IN MYANMAR
Staff Writer Omkar Mahajan discusses the tenuous religious divide between Buddhists and Muslims in Mynanmar.
WORLD MEDLEY: VIEWS THROUGH A LENS
To close out our 2015 Week of Photo Journals, enjoy a tour of India, Italy and France in this thoughtful photo collection from the travels of Rachel Ger, UCSD student and Contributing Writer.
SPAIN: FROM CITY TO WILDERNESS
Contributing Writer Hart Pitcher shares his experiences capturing the beauty of Spain.
THE ISLAMIC STATE'S INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Staff Writer Marvin Andrade discusses ISIS's international reach.
MOROCCO: THE JEWEL OF NORTH AFRICA
Contributing Writer Logan Ma discusses the rich history and culture of Morocco.
ICELAND: THE COUNTRY OF FIRE AND ICE
Glaciers, valleys, waterfalls and cliffscapes; Iceland's many natural wonders showcased here in the first part of Prospect's Annual Week of Photo Journals. By Natasha Azevedo, UCSD student and Contributing Writer.