12/1/14 12/1/14

WHAT WILL BECOME OF GROWING ENERGY TRADE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND CHINA?

Staff Writer Angela Luh looks at the future of energy trade between China and Russia in light of the 2014 Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.

9/9/14 9/9/14

WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE: ALLIANCES IN THE MODERN AGE

A rundown of some of the international political interplay that serves as a backdrop for the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinian groups. By Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta.

6/3/14 6/3/14

THE EU ELECTIONS: AN "EARTHQUAKE" TILTING BRUSSELS TO THE RIGHT

Staff Writer Robin Kunst discusses the recent EU parliamentary elections that resulted in the unsettling, yet unsurprising, rise of far right parties across Europe.

4/29/14 4/29/14

A DEMOCRATIC DEFICIT? THE EU ELECTIONS AND THE DICTATE OF ECONOMIC STABILITY

Staff Writer Robin Kunst discusses the democratic deficit that has been exacerbated by the recent economic crisis and what the deficit means for the upcoming EU elections.

4/24/14 4/24/14

A SHIFT TO THE RIGHT: THE ELECTORAL FALLOUT OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY IN FRANCE

An overview of the results and repercussions of France's municipal elections. By Sophie Desvignes, Staff Writer

4/13/14 4/13/14

THE POLITICS OF SOCCER

Staff Writer Michelle Bulterys created a travel video in light of the upcoming 2014 World Cup, as well as Prospect’s Politics of Soccer event at UCSD.

4/10/14 4/10/14

PLAYING HOST TO THE WORLD CUP: PROMISED LOCAL BENEFITS TAKE A DIVE?

Staff Writer Andrew Muse-Fisher explores who really benefits when countries host the World Cup.

4/4/14 4/4/14

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

4/1/14 4/1/14

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

3/12/14 3/12/14

PUTIN ON THE MOVE: THE CRIMEAN CRISIS

Why does Crimea matter to Russia? By Robin Kunst, Staff Writer

3/7/14 3/7/14

THE CRISIS IN THE CRIMEA: EXAMINING THE SITUATION IN UKRAINE

Over the last few weeks, the crisis in the Ukraine has escalated rapidly, with the most recent development of Crimea's proposed secession from the nation. Are we seeing the resurgence of Cold War politics? By Rashika Rakibullah, Staff Writer

3/2/14 3/2/14

WINTER OF DISCONTENT, PART I: THE PRESENT PREDICAMENT IN UKRAINE, VENEZUELA AND THAILAND

In the first part of a two part series, Staff Writer Kirstie Yu offers some explanations on what is going on right now in three key areas of unrest: Ukraine, Venezuela, and Thailand.

2/23/14 2/23/14

LESSONS IN EDUCATION: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM FINLAND?

The United States' approach to education doesn't seem to be getting it anywhere, despite being one of the most expensive per student. To improve, should we follow Finland's lead? By Staff Writer Jubilee Cheung

MORE TROOPS MORE PROBLEMS? FRANCE AND THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

2/19/14 2/19/14

BLACK GOLD: THE KEY TO SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE?

The path ahead is currently unclear for independence-hungry Scotland, but one industry seems primed and ready to fuel the new nation should it succeed. By Contributing Writer James Kim

2/13/14 2/13/14

MAKING ENDS MEET IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL

Staff Writer Rebecca Benest captures economic hardship in the streets of the Iberian Peninsula

2/9/14 2/9/14

OLYMPIC THREATS: AS ATHLETES COMPETE, SOCHI WARDS OFF LARGER-THAN-LIFE HAZARDS

The Sochi Winter Games have had no shortage of controversies or security concerns. Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta investigates the latest happenings surrounding the Olympics in Russia.

1/24/14 1/24/14

LIVING WITH HOMOSEXUALITY IN PUTIN'S RUSSIA

Staff Writer Andrew Muse-Fisher discusses what the upcoming Olympics in Sochi could mean for gay rights in Russia and the LGBT community as a whole.