Hong Kong: Caught Between Foreign Fires
As Hong Kong is in the midst of political mayhem, staff writer Rachel Chiang spotlights the various forces driving the protests, and spotlights the human rights abuses that are occurring as a result.
The C'est La Vie Paradox: A Perspective on Student Loans
While student loans may be categorized as the gateway to a chance at a better future, the price we pay for our education has increasingly become a matter of reaching the bottom-line for many of our academic institutions. Staff writer David Ramirez speaks on the challenges students face in taking on student loans, and gives some insight on how to mitigate the financial burden.
Pakistani Hindus: Hopeless, Homeless, Stateless
The 1947 partition of India and Pakistan was anything but a clean divide. Based largely along religious lines, the move was meant to place the large population of muslims into Pakistan. Muslims in India have had a well documented history of discrimination, but are the conditions for Pakistani Hindus any different?
Christmas Came Early for Putin: US Withdraws from Syria, Compromising Allies
Staff writer Aldo Raine speaks on President Trump's decision to withdraw troops and how the shift in American foreign policy affects our credibility abroad.
Old Alternatives: The Return of Nationalism to German Politics
Staff writer Marc Camanag speaks on the rise of right-wing German political party AfD and the risk of history repeating itself.
WAR IS KNOCKING, DON'T ANSWER
Staff Writer Ethan Azad discusses the newly implemented decision to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization and the issues bound to ensue.
MAN VERSUS NATURE: JAIR BOLSONARO AGAINST THE AMAZON
Staff Writer Ariana Roshanzaer sheds light on how Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's policies are threatening both the environment and the indigenous tribes of the Amazon.
THE WELL-BEING BUDGET: NEW ZEALAND’S UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO POLICY-MAKING
Staff Writer Pankhuri Prasad discusses New Zealand's new Well-Being Budget and growing efforts to improve citizens' quality of life.
DETENTION IN LIBYA: THE EUROPEAN UNION’S COMPLICITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND ENSUING POLICY PROPOSALS
Contributing Writer Jose Ovalle discusses human rights issues due to the refugee crisis and proposals for how the EU should proceed.
U.S.-CHINA SYMBIOSIS: A CONVERSATION WITH JOE TSAI
Staff Writer Jasmine Moheb covers a GPS event where Joe Tsai discusses U.S.-China relations and the need for greater cooperation amidst the threat of a power struggle.
RACE, OIL, AND REVOLUTION IN VENEZUELA
Contributing Writer Ahmad B. Shanaa provides a background of the current economic and political crisis in Venezuela.
INDIAN GENERAL ELECTION 2019: TOWARDS A HUNG PARLIAMENT?
Senior Editor Siddharth takes a look at the upcoming elections in India and the potential outcomes
THE CIA'S FIRST COUP: A LESSON IN (DIS)INFORMATION
Staff Writer Ethan Azad describes the CIA's first coup in Iran and the effects of media propaganda.
TECHPLOMACY: AN EXPERIMENT IN FOREIGN POLICY
Staff Writer Pankhuri Prasad discusses the developing link between technology and diplomacy across the globe
THE GILETS JAUNES: WHY AMERICANS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION
Staff Writer Ethan Azad discusses the importance of the Yellow Vest movement in France following on-site interviews this month.
COULD RECENT PEACE TALKS BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END IN AFGHANISTAN?
Staff Writer Alex Bittner discusses the ongoing war in Afghanistan, Taliban control and the hopes and complications surrounding current negotiations for peace.
Brazil's New President: Populist In The Streets, Elitist In The Sheets
Staff Writer Rebeca Camacho discusses the framework of the 2018 Brazilian presidential election and possible implications of Jair Bolsonaro's policies in office.
DEFENDING AMERICA'S LIGHT PRESENCE IN SYRIA
Staff Writer Kahlil Ram reflects on America's response to the Syrian Civil War, arguing that a policy of light U.S. involvement was not only justified but necessary due to the complicated regional dynamics at play.
PORTUGAL, U.S. AND MEXICO: LESSONS FROM DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION (PART TWO)
Editor in Chief Mekalyn Rose discusses the racial and political origins of U.S. drug policies and their consequential role in shaping the growing opioid crisis.