GUN CONTROL: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Gun control: a need for small changes with big impact or ineffective and counterproductive? By Satenik Harutyunyan, Staff Writer and Chase Donnally, Contributing Writer
HUMOR: EGYPT'S REVOLUTIONARY ALLY
A sociological analysis of the use of humor in the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. By Satenik Harutyunyan, Contributing Writer
EVALUATING THE CUBAN EMBARGO
Over several decades, the United States' embargo of Cuba has done little to improve human rights in that nation. By Brandon Amash, Contributing Writer
TERRORISM IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY: VIOLATIONS AND PROTECTIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS
An in depth analysis of the human rights questions associated with guerilla war, terrorism, and counter terrorism in Spain's Basque Country. By Claire Putnam-Pite, Contributing Writer
WHY THE DALAI LAMA IS HAVING A SOCIOLOGICAL MOMENT IN THE WEST
Why is The Dalai Lama's rise a recent phenomena and what does this say about intellectual culture? By Nolan Weber, Senior Editor
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
THE SPECTER HAUNTING MEXICO'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Will the return of the Partido Revolucionario Institucional worsen corruption in Mexico?By Joe Armenta, Staff Writer
DRONE STRIKES IN PAKISTAN: A DESTRUCTIVE AFTERMATH
U.S. military’s use of drone technology may benefit the country is some ways, but the negative repercussions must be considered as well. By Simeen Shaikh, Staff Writer
THE EFFECTIVENES OF USAID IN FOSTERING LIBERALIZATION
USAID funding to Egypt has been largely unsuccessful in fostering liberalization. By Jodi Sanger-Weaver, Staff Writer
FROM DISGRACE TO DEMOCRACY: IMPLICATIONS OF THE BO XILAI INCIDENT ON THE FUTURE OF CHINESE DEMOCRACY
As the Communist Party continues to maintain authority, hopes for a more democratic China emerge from a public scandal. By Michael Tsai, Staff Writer
FROM DISGRACE TO DEMOCRACY: IMPLICATIONS OF THE BO XILAI INCIDENT ON THE FUTURE OF CHINESE DEMOCRACY
As the Communist Party continues to maintain authority, hopes for a more democratic China emerge from a public scandal. By Michael Tsai, Staff Writer
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
RETHINKING HOLLANDE'S ELECTION: WHAT IT DOES (AND DOESN'T) MEAN
There's more to Francois Hollande's election victory than the economy. By Sebastian Brady, Staff Writer
RETHINKING HOLLANDE'S ELECTION: WHAT IT DOES (AND DOESN'T) MEAN
There's more to Francois Hollande's election victory than the economy. By Sebastian Brady, 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
WHY THE HOLLANDE VICTORY MEANS BAD NEWS FOR OBAMA
There is no reason to expect that President Obama is happy with the result of France's election. By Adham Bishr, Staff Writer
INTERROGATING CONTRADICTIONS: TOURISM IN THE KOREAN DMZ
Korea’s demilitarized zone: a contradictory symbol as a traumatic remnant of the Cold War as well as a center for tourism in modern society. By Page Law, Contributing Writer.
RON PAUL AT UCSD: A LOOK AT NON-INTERVENTIONIST FOREIGN POLICY
Throughout Ron Paul’s May 4 speech, his non-interventionist foreign policy was emphasized as he related it to current global events. By Jodi Sanger-Weaver, Staff Writer
INDONESIA'S STRUGGLE FOR IDENTITY
Dr. Rizal Sukma weighs in on Indonesia and the role of Islam and democracy. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer
INDONESIA'S STRUGGLE FOR IDENTITY
Dr. Rizal Sukma weighs in on Indonesia and the role of Islam and democracy. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer