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Extreme Poverty Remains King in Mindanao
Photo Credit: Philippine News Agency By Lois RamiloStaff Writer Heading into 2023, the Philippines was one of the fastest-growing economies in the world with the expectation that it will continue to increase at a rapid rate. However, despite the positive economic forecasts, it’s become apparent one year later that not everyone is able to reap…
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Iraq: 20 Years Later
Photo Credit: Freedom House By Chloe VitaliStaff Writer I was born in April of 2003. Almost exactly three weeks before that very day, U.S. armed forces invaded Iraq. That was 20 years ago. Throughout much of my childhood, I noted the confusion and anger that was bred as a result of the invasion. Regardless of…
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Argentina and the BRI: A Compelling or Concerning Partnership?
Photo Credit: Global Times, VCG By Ray Berman-SchneiderStaff Writer In February of 2022, Argentina became a member of China’s “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI): a massive infrastructure project to increase Chinese investment and development projects throughout the globe, especially in East Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The BRI was launched in 2013 by President Xi…