2/11/17: THE WEEK IN TRUMP
This is the second installment of a new weekly feature which will provide a brief summary of the week’s most prominent actions by the Trump Administration, as well as discussing some of their implications. The discussion of each topic will be relatively brief by necessity; please contact us if you feel we have neglected a significant action by the Administration or an important aspect of any issue.
2/04/17: THE WEEK IN TRUMP
This is the first installment of a new weekly feature which will provide a brief summary of the week’s most prominent actions by the Trump Administration, as well as discussing some of their implications. The discussion of each topic will be relatively brief by necessity; please contact us if you feel we have neglected a significant action by the Administration or an important aspect of any issue.
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.
COLOMBIA'S FALSE PEACE
Staff Writer Rohan Garg explains the ongoing conflicts between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the Colombian government.
THE PEACE OF OUR HEMISPHERE: COLOMBIA EDGES TOWARD ENDING CONFLICT
Staff Writer Liliana Torpey reviews the history of conflict in Colombia and the prospect of current peace negotiations.
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
THE ZIKA PROGNOSIS: DIAGNOSING EL SALVADOR'S UNIQUE STRUGGLE WITH ZIKA VIRUS
With Zika Virus threatening El Salvador’s unborn population, Salvadorian women are trapped between the government’s anti-natalist advisory and the country’s conservative culture. With the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church, violent machismo culture, and illegality of abortion in all cases, do these women really have the option of heeding the government’s warning?
TRAGEDY OR TRIUMPH: THE DEATH OF THE "POSTER BOY"
Editor-in-Chief Omkar Mahajan discusses the recent death of Burhan Muzaffar Wani and the impact this will have on Kashmir while also exploring Kashmir's recent history.
THE REACHES OF EMPIRE: THE U.S.'S FORGOTTEN NATIONAL TERRITORIES
Staff Writer Ariana Criste discusses the forgotten national territories of the United States and how this has escaped our national consciousness.
VOLUNTOURISM- HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR SERVICE?
Staff Writer Rebecca Chong looks into the idea behind voluntourism--and many of issues that it brings
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.
No End in Sight for Dictatorship in Thailand
On May 22, 2014, the Royal Thai Army successfully seized control of the Thai government, under the claim that that its actions would keep citizens safe and restore order to a country mired in chaos. This was the 10th time Thailand’s constitution was suspended since 1932 (“Thailand Military Seizes Power in Coup”). However, reports of human rights violations committed against non-violent demonstrators marching in protest of the new regime’s authoritarian rule, suggest that the military junta is acting out of its own self-interest rather than for the good of its citizens. The new government has proven its willingness to go to great lengths to retain its power.
BOLIVIA SAYS 'NO' TO ANOTHER #10ANOSCONEVO
Staff Writer Aisha Ali takes a peak at Bolivian President Evo Morales' attempt at a fourth straight presidency