The Economic Disaster Wrought by COVID-19
The globalized, industrialized, and incessantly-driven economic world that we live in is similar to an amateur riding a bicycle. The moment he bears a shock, there is a genuine fear of halting down and falling off the ridge. The COVID-19 Pandemic is fast-emerging as the greatest shock of our times to the world economy.
War, Sea, and Wall: The Triple Tragedy of Refugees Fleeing to Greece
Europe has been dealing with a refugee crisis for five to six years now, yet only one country has borne the brunt of it: Greece. The country's response: funding a floating barrier to deter migrants. By Raafiya Ali Khan
UCSD Event: Is Populism Reshaping Social Protection in Latin America?
Staff writer and Managing Editor Rebeca Camacho covers UCSD event on the rise of right-wing populism in Latin America and the future implications for government spending on poverty alleviation programs.
Pegging on The Petro: Venezuela’s Crypto-friendly Strategy to Save a Failing Economy
Staff writer Sebastian Preising reports on the Venezuelan government's adoption of cryptocurrency in an attempt to pull the country's economy out of the deepest recession in modern history.
China’s Paradox: Economic Stimulation vs. Climate Catastrophe Aversion
In face of the looming climate crisis, China must decide whether to pursue maintaining its steadfast economic growth or to implement climate-conscious measures.
UBI: The Global Antipoverty Experiment
The back and forth of the best way to resolve wealth inequality may appear endless to most. Can a solution as simple as putting cash directly into the hands of the poor really have a profound effect on putting an end to poverty?
AI: Changing the Tides of Water Sustainability
One of climate change’s notorious effects is the rising scarcity of clean water, leaving millions around the world without access to safe drinking water. In the midst of this growing global crisis, could artificial intelligence be the innovate solution we urgently need?
The Closure of the WTO Appellate Body: The End of World Trade As We Know It?
As trade wars between global economic powers reach an all time high, it looks like the world just lost one of its greatest referees. Staff writer Pankhuri Prasad speaks on the likelihood of a severe crisis with the end of the World Trade Center as we know it, and how international trade is quickly heading into uncharted waters.
The C'est La Vie Paradox: A Perspective on Student Loans
While student loans may be categorized as the gateway to a chance at a better future, the price we pay for our education has increasingly become a matter of reaching the bottom-line for many of our academic institutions. Staff writer David Ramirez speaks on the challenges students face in taking on student loans, and gives some insight on how to mitigate the financial burden.
China, Hong Kong, and Basketball: How One Tweet Started a Firestorm in the NBA
How much responsibility do companies bear in speaking out on politically salient issues? What happens when speaking out has a direct impact on their profits? Staff writer Nicholas Kishaba on the recent case of China and the NBA.
THE WELL-BEING BUDGET: NEW ZEALAND’S UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO POLICY-MAKING
Staff Writer Pankhuri Prasad discusses New Zealand's new Well-Being Budget and growing efforts to improve citizens' quality of life.
PROMISE AND PITFALLS OF BIG DATA: SERVICE DELIVERY IN INDIA
Director of Marketing Tenzin Chomphel covers an event hosted by South Asia Initiative on the potential and pitfalls of India's technological advancement
A GPS EVENT: “FULFILLING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS”
Staff Writer Madi Ro provides a review of a GPS event on Dr. Terra Lawson-Remer's book: Fulfilling Social and Economic Rights
TECHPLOMACY: AN EXPERIMENT IN FOREIGN POLICY
Staff Writer Pankhuri Prasad discusses the developing link between technology and diplomacy across the globe
From NAFTA To USMCA: The New Deal and What's Missing
Staff writer Rebeca Camacho covers the event held at the School of Global Policy and Strategy that presents the implications of the impending ratification of the United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA) in terms of gains and losses and its effects on indigenous people.
THE GILETS JAUNES: WHY AMERICANS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION
Staff Writer Ethan Azad discusses the importance of the Yellow Vest movement in France following on-site interviews this month.
DIGITAL INDIA: GROWTH AND CHALLENGES OF INDIA'S TECHNOLOGICAL BOOM
Staff Writer Pankhuri Prasad covers a GPS event on India's technological advancement.
THE DEATH OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
Staff Writer Cailen Rodriguez examines the global repercussions of Trump's take on trade.
SILICON VALLEY'S CHINA PARADOX: EVENT SUMMARY
Staff Writer Bailey Marsheck reviews a GPS 21st Century China Center Event
A CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS SERIES: NORTH KOREA IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
Staff Writer Cailen Rodriguez reports on a UCSD event, where speakers discuss U.S. policy on North Korea.