Latest

The Amazon Ablaze

The Amazon Ablaze

Biden became the first-ever U.S. President to visit the Amazon Rainforest on Nov. 17, visiting an ecosystem in crisis. Brazil is ablaze, and there is one major culprit: climate change. As Brazil faces one natural disaster after another, the world watches helplessly. The Amazon rainforest remains in danger despite

The Risk of Private Military Contractors

The Risk of Private Military Contractors

Private military contractors have become a significant component of the United States' military operations, particularly in the context of modern warfare and national security strategies. Their involvement has grown notably in the post-9/11 era, where the U.S. military increasingly relied on these private entities to fulfill roles

A Wavering "Special Relationship"

A Wavering "Special Relationship"

The United Kingdom’s foreign policy has long been informed by its “special relationship” with the United States. This close alignment is particularly evident in the U.K.’s role in the ongoing Middle East conflicts, with the United Kingdom allowing American forces to use its bases when supplying aid

Botswana's Blueprint

Botswana's Blueprint

Before gaining independence in 1966, Botswana — then known as the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland — was one of the poorest and least developed territories, characterized by its minimal infrastructure and limited economic development. The British administration invested little in the territory, resulting in a lack of schools, paved roads, and healthcare

Haiti's Aid Void

Haiti's Aid Void

The year is 2025. Unfortunately, there are no flying cars, but get this: The United States is deciding that it no longer has any obligation to help any other nation — especially those in need. Haiti, one such nation, is facing multiple, severe crises, including but not limited to displacement, gang

What is the Trump Doctrine?

What is the Trump Doctrine?

From renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America to withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and World Health Organization, I’m sure most can agree President Donald Trump's actions are certainly unique. With countless other additions to the list — such as immense raises in global, strained

The Fight Against Europe's Last Dictator

The Fight Against Europe's Last Dictator

For over three decades, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has maintained an unrelenting grip on power. His latest election victory — an 86.8% landslide on Jan. 27 — only continues that pattern. Often called “Europe’s last dictator,” Lukashenko faced accusations of election fraud in 2020 when he won similarly, by a

Another Day, Another Politician on Trial

Another Day, Another Politician on Trial

How the National Rally’s embezzlement trial may affect French public opinion, 2027 presidential election According to the Connexion, former French presidents Jacques Chirac (1995-2007) and Nicolas Sarkozy (2007-2012) have both been previously found guilty of some combination of corruption, embezzlement, “fake jobs,” bribery or violating spending limits. There are

French Frenzy: The Politics behind France’s Elections

French Frenzy: The Politics behind France’s Elections

The quinquennial European parliamentary elections took place in France this June, where the country elects 81 members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from a range of political parties. MEPs act as representatives of France in the European Parliament, deciding on laws and legislation that impact the entire European Union. As

North Korea Unveils its Uranium Facility

North Korea Unveils its Uranium Facility

If a nuclear missile were to hit California, the center of global technology in 2025, how much do you think your life would change? You might respond by saying that it would bring significant changes to your life, or you might dismiss it as something unlikely to happen. But what

Asian NATO proposal should remain a dream

Asian NATO proposal should remain a dream

Amid growing concerns over tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan, Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed creating a NATO-like alliance in Asia to counter Chinese expansion and aggression. The Asian NATO would include binding, collective defense measures such as NATO’s Article 5, which mandates that

Panda Diplomacy Revived

Panda Diplomacy Revived

Pandas arrive at San Diego Zoo, herald new era of Sino-American cultural relations In early August, the San Diego Zoo celebrated the opening of a new exhibit for the newest pair of pandas loaned to the United States, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao. For more than 40 years, China has

Sudan’s Forgotten War

Sudan’s Forgotten War

Why decisive U.S. leadership is crucial for finding peace in Sudan In a world increasingly defined by conflict and crises, it’s very easy to wonder how we got here. After all, just a few years ago, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict had not exploded and Russia hadn’t made any

The Price of Leaving

The Price of Leaving

As Lebanon empties of foreigners, a quarter million domestic workers remain trapped. In the shadows of Lebanon’s glamorous high-rises, women from countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines clean homes and care for children, earning $300 a month– an amount that would barely cover groceries in Western