RUNNING NECK AND NECK: THE SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENTIAL RACE
The upcoming election in South Korea will mark a pivotal role in the country’s future: will South Korea see it’s first woman president, or will Ahn reinvent the government with his revolutionary ideas? By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer
HOW SUSTAINABLE IS THE GERMAN MODEL OF ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE?
What policy changes are needed to maintain Germany's economic powerhouse? By Samson Yuchi Mai, Staff Writer
THE TERMINAL DISEASE IN HEALTH CARE
Why Political Incentives, Generational Conflict and United States History Will Propagate The Health Care Quagmire Until We Encounter A Systemic Failure to Perform. By Nolan Weber, Senior Editor
E-WASTE AND YOU: A DAILY CHOICE
The disposal of our electronic gadgets is causing worldwide health problems. By Catherine Martini, Contributing Writer
ADDRESSING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN BURMA
Burma is a country in crisis. Have foreign investors lived up to their pledge to improve the socio-economic atmosphere? By Neda Said and Julia Bowling Contributing Writers
NEOLIBERAL POLICY AND THE GROWTH OF SLUMS
Neoliberalism’s goals of minimized state intervention and increased privatization lead to urbanization and development, but at what cost? By Teresa Almeida, Staff Writer
CARTAGENA AMEN? HOW THE COLOMBIAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT CAME TO BE
The signing of the Colombian Free Trade Agreement has the potential to alter the course of two nations’ economies and inter-hemispheric relations. By Tyler Sheets, Staff Writer
GLOBAL LAND GRABS AND FOOD INSECURITY
The practice of land grabbing may benefit governments and large companies, but the impact on small-scale communities can be detrimental. By Justin Dewaele, Staff Writer
FAIR TRADE: A STEP TOWARD ETHICAL CONSUMPTION
Is it worth it to consume products that benefit companies on one hand, but destroy lives on the other? Fair Trade poses a possible solution. By Simeen Shaikh, Staff Writer
THE HUMAN MEAT MARKET: AN ANALYSIS ON THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ORGAN TRADE
An examination of the social, economic and humane repercussions associated with establishing a legal organ trade. By Ishika Arora, Contributing Writer.
GERMANY: EUROPE'S RELUCTANT SAVIOR
In recent times Germany has become a very important player in the European economy, and along with this economic power is the significant political power that it affords Germany.
GERMANY: EUROPE'S RELUCTANT SAVIOR
In recent times Germany has become a very important player in the European economy, and along with this economic power is the significant political power that it affords Germany.
DIVISION OF LABOR AND LONG-TERM PLANNING IN THE EVENT OF A NORTH KOREAN COLLAPSE
If and when North Korea collapses, what steps should be taken? The U.S. and China should be on guard to secure weapons of mass destruction and take care of other needs. By Ari Kattan, Staff Writer
FACING CHINA'S ENERGY CHALLENGES: INSIGHT FROM PROFESSOR JI ZOU
China’s rapid urban development and large population only contribute to the massive energy consumption and consequent challenges. Professor Ji Zou describes potential ways to reach environmental sustainability in an ever-changing society By David Dannecker, Staff Writer
FACING CHINA'S ENERGY CHALLENGES: INSIGHT FROM PROFESSOR JI ZOU
China’s rapid urban development and large population only contribute to the massive energy consumption and consequent challenges. Professor Ji Zou describes potential ways to reach environmental sustainability in an ever-changing society By David Dannecker, Staff Writer
SINK OR SWIM — WILL THE EURO ZONE CRUMBLE?
At PROSPECT’s recent panel discussion, speakers shared their theories about the roots of the Eurozone crisis and possible solutions. By Justin DeWaele, Staff Writer
ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON IRAN: TO IMPOSE OR NOT TO IMPOSE
Will sanctions coerce Iran away from nuclear development? By David Dannecker, Staff Writer and Justin DeWaele, Staff Writer
MICROFINANCE AND GENDERED OUTCOMES IN BRAZIL
Microfinance is often cited as a development strategy, but has a gendered impact in Brazil that adversely affects women. By Neda Said, Contributing Writer