Portugal, U.S. and Mexico: Lessons from Drug Decriminalization
Staff Writer Mekalyn Rose discusses the effectiveness of illicit drug decriminalization and treatment plans implemented in Portugal.
FROM PRESIDENT TO EMPEROR: CHINA ABOLISHES PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS
Staff Writer Madisen Ro analyzes the potential consequences of increasing presidential power in China and the signs of a political shift towards authoritarianism
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.
GLOBAL FORUM REVIEW: ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS AND A DIVIDED JERUSALEM
Staff Writer Sneha Naren reports on the discussion over Israeli settlements and annexation of Jerusalem at I-House's Global Forum
U.S. REPUTATION THREATENED UNDER TRUMP
Staff Writer Eden Allegretti examines the United States' international reputation under the Trump Administration.
BECOMING A SURVIVOR: GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SAN DIEGO
Staff Writer Eden Allegretti interviews Marjorie Saylor, a survivor of human trafficking, at I-House Global Forum.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIV, AIDS AND WORLD AIDS DAY
Staff Writer Cailen Rodriguez provides an informative and in depth review of HIV/AIDS history and the necessity of World AIDS Day
REBUILDING RWANDA: PROVIDING DENTAL CARE TO RWANDANS IN NEED
Staff Writer Madisen Ro discusses a non-profit dentistry organization that is working to provide vital care to the people of Rwanda.
HUMANITARIAN CRISES IN THE SHADOWS: A REFLECTION ON THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE
Staff Writer Eden Allegretti discusses history of the Rwandan Genocide and the influence and lack thereof, of the international community.
OPIOIDS FOR THE MASSES
While the United States and much of the Western world is confronted with a battle against the epidemic of prescription drug abuse, the issue is absent in much of the rest of the world.
REHEARSING FOR THE REVOLUTION: AN OVERVIEW OF THEATER OF THE OPPRESSED
Editor-in-Chief Liliana Torpey gives an overview of participatory theater known as "Theater of the Oppressed" and explores the importance of art in social transformation.
REVERSING THE FEMALE TRAVEL BAN
Contributing Writer Rinad Taha proposes solutions to deconstruct Saudi Arabia's male guardianship system.
THE COLOR BEHIND THE BLACKLIST
Staff Writer Sneha Naren explores the cultural richness of Middle Eastern countries targeted by Trump's travel ban.
PROFITEERING FROM DEATH: HONDURAS' WAR ON INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Managing Editor Nick Vacchio contextualizes the violence and environmental devastation propagated by the Honduran government against its indigenous communities.
THE SUN SETS ON ISIS'S MOSULI CALIPHATE
Staff Writer Bailey Marsheck discusses the complicated situation in Mosul as it moves toward resolution.
THE FALSE NARRATIVE ON THE DALAI LAMA AND TIBET
Editor in Chief Omkar Mahajan analyzes the recent controversy surrounding the Dalai Lama and argues that much of the criticism is based on a false narrative.
THE SITUATION IN KASHMIR: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. SAIBA VARMA
Editor in Chief Omkar Mahajan recently interviewed Dr. Saiba Varma about the situation in Kashmir.
THE MUSLIM BAN WILL DEPRIVE US OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
UCSD Student Aisha Subhan discusses the implications of Trump's Muslim ban on a personal level in this essay originally published in The Huffington Post.
THE GLOBAL FORUM: THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
The Global Forum at UCSD hosts panelists discussing various important issues. This week, they discussed the consequences of the next four years regarding the aftermath of the election of Donald Trump.
DECIDING THE FUTURE OF U.S. POLICY IN SYRIA
Staff Writer Henry Cauffman discusses the situation in Aleppo and the US Presidential candidates' policy standpoints on the conflict in Syria