BLOG: VIOLENCE STRIKES KUNMING
An ongoing struggle for independence in Xinjiang Province crossed provincial borders in a gruesome terrorist attack last Saturday in Kunming. By Logan Ma, Senior Editor
IN CAMBODIA RACIST RHETORIC BRINGS DEATH-THREATS TO HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST: DOES IT ALSO TARNISH THE CHANCES OF POLITICAL CHANGE?
A recent flood of hate-mail and death-threats sent to a prominent Cambodian human rights activist points to a society still dangerously divided over ethnic and racial issues. By Tom Fawthrop, Contributing Writer.
WINTER OF DISCONTENT, PART I: THE PRESENT PREDICAMENT IN UKRAINE, VENEZUELA AND THAILAND
In the first part of a two part series, Staff Writer Kirstie Yu offers some explanations on what is going on right now in three key areas of unrest: Ukraine, Venezuela, and Thailand.
PEACE FROM WAR: DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VIOLENT CONFLICT
Can the way to a peaceful world be through warfare? By Andrew Muse-Fisher, Staff Writer
HAGEL'S MILITARY CUTS: SIGNALING THE END OF PAX AMERICANA
Staff Writer Andrew Kim discusses America's declining power and the prospects of 'Pax Americana.'
CELEBRATING CALDERON AND THE INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS
Late last year, former Pres. Felipe Calderon came to San Diego and spoke about his presidency. By Samson Yuchi Mai and Ana Camus
LEARNING LESSONS: EVALUATING MEXICAN EDUCATION REFORM
A conversation on education reform in Mexico. By Justin Lesniak
LGBT RIGHTS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
A look at the current state of LGBT rights around the world. By Viet Tran, Staff Writer
LESSONS IN EDUCATION: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM FINLAND?
The United States' approach to education doesn't seem to be getting it anywhere, despite being one of the most expensive per student. To improve, should we follow Finland's lead? By Staff Writer Jubilee Cheung
AMERICA'S MYOPIC VIEW OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: FENCES AND DEPORTATION FAIL TO ADDRESS ROOT CAUSES
Staff Writer Matt Joye discusses why America's stance on immigration needs to consider those on the other side.
MORE TROOPS MORE PROBLEMS? FRANCE AND THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Sophie Desvignes takes a critical look a France's involvement in the Central African Republic.
BLOG: CHAOS IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Various news reports and human rights organizations have expressed concern over a possible genocide in the Central African Republic, but should we really be calling it that? By Marianne Zape, Senior Editor
SYRIA: THE MORAL FAILURE OF OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY
The Obama administration's failure to intervene in Syria reflects badly on the United States' commitment to human rights. By Bijan Mehryar, Staff Writer
BLACK GOLD: THE KEY TO SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE?
The path ahead is currently unclear for independence-hungry Scotland, but one industry seems primed and ready to fuel the new nation should it succeed. By Contributing Writer James Kim
CAN EGYPT FINALLY FIND STABILITY IN AL-SISI?
Will General al-Sisi usher in a new era of stability and democracy for Egypt? Or will he follow in the footsteps of his predecessors?
MAKING ENDS MEET IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
Staff Writer Rebecca Benest captures economic hardship in the streets of the Iberian Peninsula
It's Not Her Fault: Sexual Violence in India
The marginalization of Indian women is grounded in old traditions that must be changed. By Avantika Abhyankar, Contributing Writer.
OLYMPIC THREATS: AS ATHLETES COMPETE, SOCHI WARDS OFF LARGER-THAN-LIFE HAZARDS
The Sochi Winter Games have had no shortage of controversies or security concerns. Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta investigates the latest happenings surrounding the Olympics in Russia.
HI-TECH IN THE ROUGH: THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO'S RESOURCE CURSE
Staff Writer Andrew Kim analyzes corporate responsibility in a booming market.