Understanding the Decades Long Kashmir Conflict
As territorial disputes between India and Pakistan persist, the people of Kashmir are caught between foreign fires. In the absence of diplomatic negotiations, use of military force in questions of state sovereignty gain precedent, and often fail to safekeep human welfare.
War, Sea, and Wall: The Triple Tragedy of Refugees Fleeing to Greece
Europe has been dealing with a refugee crisis for five to six years now, yet only one country has borne the brunt of it: Greece. The country's response: funding a floating barrier to deter migrants. By Raafiya Ali Khan
How Kurdish Women are Setting The World Standard for Feminism
A prominent women’s movement has come to thrive in an unlikely place: Kurdistan. With insight from a Kurdish scholar, it becomes evident that Kurdish women’s political activism, role in guerilla fighting, and superb organization should serve as an exemplar for the American feminist movement.
UCSD Event: Is Populism Reshaping Social Protection in Latin America?
Staff writer and Managing Editor Rebeca Camacho covers UCSD event on the rise of right-wing populism in Latin America and the future implications for government spending on poverty alleviation programs.
Pegging on The Petro: Venezuela’s Crypto-friendly Strategy to Save a Failing Economy
Staff writer Sebastian Preising reports on the Venezuelan government's adoption of cryptocurrency in an attempt to pull the country's economy out of the deepest recession in modern history.
China’s Paradox: Economic Stimulation vs. Climate Catastrophe Aversion
In face of the looming climate crisis, China must decide whether to pursue maintaining its steadfast economic growth or to implement climate-conscious measures.
Updating International Interactions Through Feminist Foreign Policy
Staff writer Pankhuri Prasad spotlights the emergence of feminist foreign policy in the commitments of world leaders in setting their international agenda.
UBI: The Global Antipoverty Experiment
The back and forth of the best way to resolve wealth inequality may appear endless to most. Can a solution as simple as putting cash directly into the hands of the poor really have a profound effect on putting an end to poverty?
AI: Changing the Tides of Water Sustainability
One of climate change’s notorious effects is the rising scarcity of clean water, leaving millions around the world without access to safe drinking water. In the midst of this growing global crisis, could artificial intelligence be the innovate solution we urgently need?
A Peacemaker, Who Might Oversee the Collapse of His Own Country
Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethopia, achieved international recognition in 2019 for brokering a peace deal with Eritrea and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Now, he faces new political opponents, challenging the stability he was praised to have won.
Bolivia In Crisis: The Legacy of Evo Morales
Amidst national political unrest, Bolivia's change in leaders has the nation divided. Staff writer Marc Camanag delves into the extent of influence that Evo Morales left on the people of Bolivia.
The Closure of the WTO Appellate Body: The End of World Trade As We Know It?
As trade wars between global economic powers reach an all time high, it looks like the world just lost one of its greatest referees. Staff writer Pankhuri Prasad speaks on the likelihood of a severe crisis with the end of the World Trade Center as we know it, and how international trade is quickly heading into uncharted waters.
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?
China, Hong Kong, and Basketball: How One Tweet Started a Firestorm in the NBA
How much responsibility do companies bear in speaking out on politically salient issues? What happens when speaking out has a direct impact on their profits? Staff writer Nicholas Kishaba on the recent case of China and the NBA.
The Who, What, and Why of Climate Refugees
The Prospect Executive Board provides critical background and context behind the global surge of Climate Refugees, in preparation for the upcoming IHouse Global Forum "The Science and Discourse of Climate Refugees"
Persecution of Environmental Defenders in the Philippines
Staff writer Calvin Manahan speaks on the human rights violations that environmental activists face under President Duterte's vigilante regime in the Philippines.
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.
Corporate Accountability: The Future of Democracy and Human Rights
Staff writer Madi Ro covers the UCSD event on corporate accountability and the protection of human rights.