BRAZIL'S PETROBRAS SCANDAL: A CASE STUDY OF EXTRACTIVE ECONOMICS
Staff Writer Evan Carlo discusses the fallout from Brazil's largest corruption scandal.
WHY IT'S SO HARD FOR THE U.S. AND IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL
Staff Writer Rebecca Emrick discusses the fragile context that forms the foundation of the current nuclear negotiations between Iran and the world.
HILLARY'S 2016 CANDIDACY: A LONG AWAITED ADDITION IN THE INTERNATIONAL LINE OF FEMALE LEADERS?
Staff Writer Rebecca Benest examines the changing role of women in local and international politics.
LOOKING “UNDER THE DOME”: A CRITICAL VIEW OF ENVIRONMENTALISM, CENSORSHIP AND SOCIAL UNREST IN CHINA
Staff writer Emily Deng covers the eye-opening environmental documentary film “Under the Dome” revealing the causes and effects of China’s air pollution. Produced by a prominent former China Central Television reporter Chai Jing, the video reached viral popularity of more than 150 million views within a week and before being abruptly censored by the government.
THE GROWING ANTI-MUSLIM SENTIMENT IN MYANMAR
Staff Writer Omkar Mahajan discusses the tenuous religious divide between Buddhists and Muslims in Mynanmar.
ONE BANK HAS TORN THE WORLD IN TWO
The case for America's continued opposition to China's Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank By Kristopher Klein, Staff Writer
THE TICKING EMBARGO
Staff Writer Alejandro Inzunza reports on the recent thaw of the relations between the U.S. and Cuba, and the hope for the end of the Cold War era embargo.
PUTIN IS TURNING OVER A NEW-OLD LEAF
As the crisis in Ukraine unfolds, Russia falls further into authoritarianism. By Staff Writer Alex Shkurko.
VENEZUELANS DESERVE THE WORLD BUT GET MADURO
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein analyzes political turmoil in Venezuela and what it means for the prospect of economic reforms.
CAN SHANGHAI BE THE NEXT SILICON VALLEY?
Staff Writer Emily Deng covers “How Innovation Works in California and Shanghai,” an event sponsored by the University of California, San Diego and Fudan University. The speakers provided unique perspectives on what made Silicon Valley so successful and how Shanghai aims to become the next international hub of innovation.
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSES TO THE SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICT
Staff Writer Andrew Muse-Fisher discusses the ongoing conflict in South Sudan and various nations' responses to the matter.
THE ISIS TERRORISM THREAT: REACTIONS FROM THE ASIA-PACIFIC
Staff Writer Angela Luh discusses Japan and China’s counterterrorism efforts and how countries in the region have reacted to growing unrest in the Middle East.
THE FALLACY OF QATAR'S TERROR LINKS
Staff Writer Sultan Al-Khulaifi discusses and refutes the allegations that Qatar has been funding jihadist groups
MEXICAN ENERGY REFORMS BRING BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
Staff Writer Evan Carlo discusses the potential economic impact of the Mexican energy reform laws on both Mexico and the United States.
PRECISION MEDICINE: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF GENETIC RESEARCH
Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta covers the future of genetics in medicine and the promise of finding personally tailored treatments.
SCIENCE MATTERS: EVOLUTION OF EYESPOTS
This week, Science Matters takes a look at the evolutionary pressures behind the striking eyespots of butterflies and caterpillars. By Senior Editor David Dannecker