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The US-Iran Prisoner Swap and the Future of
Iranian Foreign Relations

Oct 23, 20233 min read

The US-Iran Prisoner Swap and the Future of Iranian Foreign Relations

Sarah Reeves Following months of ongoing negotiations, on Monday, September 18th, Iran released five Iranian Americans from detention in...

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To Be or Not To Be: Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU

LJS Exec

Apr 29, 20238 min read

To Be or Not To Be: Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU

J. Bailey Wiggins Although the European Union has granted candidate status for membership to both Ukraine and Moldova, Russian influence...

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Carbon Capture and Storage as a New Tool for Diplomacy

LJS Exec

Apr 20, 20235 min read

Carbon Capture and Storage as a New Tool for Diplomacy

Read about the new sustainable technology that is gaining international attention.

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A Death Blow to Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan

LJS Exec

Apr 12, 20237 min read

A Death Blow to Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan

Read about the dilemma of current humanitarian aid organizations to Afghanistan.

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Prospect of Peace: How Have Peace Agreements Been Implemented in Post-Civil War Ethiopia?

LJS Exec

Apr 12, 20235 min read

Prospect of Peace: How Have Peace Agreements Been Implemented in Post-Civil War Ethiopia?

Read more about the Civil war in Ethiopia and the post-war and peace agreement developments.

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Beyond the Battlefield: New Threats in Drone Technology

LJS Exec

Mar 27, 20235 min read

Beyond the Battlefield: New Threats in Drone Technology

Lean more about how drones will fit into this new era of warfare.

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Soviet Power Dynamics in 2023: A Year Into the Russian Invasion

LJS Exec

Mar 2, 202315 min read

Soviet Power Dynamics in 2023: A Year Into the Russian Invasion

J. Bailey Wiggins Outline Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Russian foreign policy has regarded other...

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China’s Communist Party Doubles Down on Support for President Xi Jinping

LJS Exec

Jan 24, 20233 min read

China’s Communist Party Doubles Down on Support for President Xi Jinping

By Emily Prosser On October 22, China’s Communist Party elected President Xi Jinping for a third five-year term, demonstrating the...

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"Death by a Thousand Cuts:"
Human Rights and Democratic Erosion in the Philippines

LJS Exec

Jan 24, 20239 min read

"Death by a Thousand Cuts:" Human Rights and Democratic Erosion in the Philippines

By Pradanya Nagru “What we’re seeing is death by a thousand cuts of our democracy … little cuts to the body of Philippine democracy, and...

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A Global Perspective on Reproductive Rights

LJS Exec

Nov 30, 20228 min read

A Global Perspective on Reproductive Rights

Read about the past, present, and future of reproductive rights across the world.

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Reactions to the Russian Invasion: A Contextualization of the Former Soviet States

LJS Exec

Nov 10, 20229 min read

Reactions to the Russian Invasion: A Contextualization of the Former Soviet States

It is important to fully understand the history of the Soviet Union and how post-Soviet states are playing a role in American politics.

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The Fight for Democracy: Ukraine’s Future at Stake

LJS Exec

Nov 10, 20226 min read

The Fight for Democracy: Ukraine’s Future at Stake

Since September 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accentuated Russia's occupation in Ukraine.

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LJS Exec

Sep 15, 20225 min read

Mexico Pivot for Energy Sovereignty

Mexican's desire to re-nationalize the state energy sector has caused a strained working relationship with the United States.

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The Implications of 3D Printed Weapons Technology

LJS Exec

Sep 7, 20228 min read

The Implications of 3D Printed Weapons Technology

How the development of 3D printing technology increases extremist threat.

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LJS Exec

Feb 18, 20224 min read

The Open Balkan Initiative

Hayley Hunter examines the Open Balkan Initiative, an agreement between Serbia, Albania, and N. Macedonia for better economic ties.

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LJS Exec

Feb 11, 20225 min read

United Multi-Nationals?

Collin Boyd provides a case against giving Amazon, Facebook, and other corporations a seat at the United Nations.

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Europe and Afghan Refugees: A Renewed Humanitarian Crisis

LJS Exec

Jan 19, 20224 min read

Europe and Afghan Refugees: A Renewed Humanitarian Crisis

Hayley Hunter evaluates the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and Europe's response to a surge of refugees at its borders.

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An Analysis Of Chinese Investment in Venezuela: Part II

LJS Exec

Dec 10, 20216 min read

An Analysis Of Chinese Investment in Venezuela: Part II

Jacob Anderson evaluates the recent developments of Chinese investments in Venezuela in part two of the series.

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LJS Exec

Dec 2, 20215 min read

The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

Pradanya Nagru explainas the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict including current relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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The EU Must Embrace the Western Balkans before Russia Does

LJS Exec

Nov 18, 20215 min read

The EU Must Embrace the Western Balkans before Russia Does

Hayley Hunter argues why the EU should embrace the Western Balkans before Russia in order to improve regional stability and cooperation.

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