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.
THERE'S AN APP FOR T.H.A.T - TRANSFORMING HOW ASYLUM-SEEKERS TRAVEL
Staff Writer Becca Chong takes a look at how technology and mobile apps are helping the Syrian Refugee Crisis
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.
FORECASTED CHANGES IN FRANCE'S EDUCATION SYSTEM
Staff Writer Becky Emrick discusses the forecasted changes in France's education system.
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.
UKRAINE: A WESTERN DIVIDE IN THE EAST
Staff Writer Marvin Andrade examines the evolving motivations and strategies of countries involved in the Ukraine crisis.
INCONCEIVABLE! HOW NEGATIVE INTEREST RATES IN EUROPE HAVE STUMPED ECONOMISTS
Staff Writer Evan Carlo discusses the curious phenomenon of negative interest rates in Europe.
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.
PUTIN IS TURNING OVER A NEW-OLD LEAF
As the crisis in Ukraine unfolds, Russia falls further into authoritarianism. By Staff Writer Alex Shkurko.
GMO CROPS IN EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES
Staff Writer Jubilee Cheung discusses GMOs in Europe and the United States.
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.
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.
BEAR MARKET FOR RUBLE REVEALS STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS FOR RUSSIAN ECONOMY
Staff Writer Evan Carlo explores the structural causes of the recent collapse in the ruble's value and what changes may help Russia's long term economic prospects.
THE BEAR POKES BACK: RUSSIA, ABKHAZIA, AND NATO HEADACHES
Staff Writer Matthew Brown examines the quiet machinations going on behind the scenes between Russia and the breakaway states of the Caucasus. Is there anything NATO can do?