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Facts vs. Fiction: The Spread of Misinformation amidst the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Feb 148 min read

Facts vs. Fiction: The Spread of Misinformation amidst the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Jordan Smith Overview It was the official declaration of Israel as a state by the United Nations in 1948 that sparked the first...

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Is Homelessness an International Collective Action Issue?

LJS Exec

Jan 184 min read

Is Homelessness an International Collective Action Issue?

Sarah Reeves Introduction Homelessness is a highly visible issue. If you look on the street corners of any metropolitan area across the...

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Mexico and South America:
New Lithium Mining Nationalization Efforts

LJS Exec

Jan 187 min read

Mexico and South America: New Lithium Mining Nationalization Efforts

William Gonzalez Overview The trend towards nationalizing lithium mining in Mexico and South America, particularly in countries like...

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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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Going Nuclear: The Key to a Global Energy Transition

LJS Exec

Apr 12, 202312 min read

Going Nuclear: The Key to a Global Energy Transition

Article about the use of nuclear sustainable energy, and how countries throughout the world have utilized it.

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The Fragile Balance Between Human Rights and Security: The El Salvador Mega-Prison

LJS Exec

Apr 12, 202310 min read

The Fragile Balance Between Human Rights and Security: The El Salvador Mega-Prison

Read about the latest development in El Salvador: Mega-Prisons, and its impacts for human rights and human security.

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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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Granting Political Asylum for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation

LJS Exec

Oct 14, 20226 min read

Granting Political Asylum for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation

Maegan Taback how 17-year-old girl named Fauziya Kassindja escaled female genital mutilation, and sought asylum in the United States.

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Getting the Transatlantic Relationship Back on Track

LJS Exec

Sep 1, 20216 min read

Getting the Transatlantic Relationship Back on Track

Hayley Hunter discusses the current transatlantic relationship and how it has changed between the Trump and Biden administrations.

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A Taliban Takeover: the Ramifications of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal on Human Rights

LJS Exec

Aug 16, 20215 min read

A Taliban Takeover: the Ramifications of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal on Human Rights

This paper provides background on the Taliban, an extremist group in Afghanistan that has existed since the 1990s.

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Digital Oppression: The Cautionary Tale of Pegasus Spyware

LJS Exec

Aug 13, 202110 min read

Digital Oppression: The Cautionary Tale of Pegasus Spyware

Austin Myhre breaks down a company called NSO Group and a piece of their spyware called Pegasus.

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Sarthak Sharma

Aug 6, 20214 min read

Saudi-UAE Tensions: A Long-Term Rift?

Sarthak Sharma examines Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' political, diplomatic, and economic tensions and future implications.

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The Rise and Fall of Benjamin Netanyahu: What’s Next for Israel and the World

LJS Exec

Jul 12, 20216 min read

The Rise and Fall of Benjamin Netanyahu: What’s Next for Israel and the World

Lydia McCoy discusses the rise and fall of Benjamin Netanyahu and the future of Israel and the world with Naftali Bennet and his party.

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Myanmar’s Junta: Regional Reactions and Recommendations

LJS Exec

Jun 18, 20215 min read

Myanmar’s Junta: Regional Reactions and Recommendations

Lydia McCoy discusses the military junta in Myanmar, its regional implications and reactions, and recommendations for ASEAN.

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Threat of Police Brutality & Excessive Force Worldwide

Kelly Dobso

Aug 24, 20207 min read

Threat of Police Brutality & Excessive Force Worldwide

The global prevalence of violence against BIPOC by enforcement officials sparks a dire need for comprehensive international reform.

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Disastrous Effects of COVID-19 in Middle Eastern Conflict Zones

Kelly Dobso

Jul 16, 20205 min read

Disastrous Effects of COVID-19 in Middle Eastern Conflict Zones

Executive Summary The international community must assist diplomatically and financially in alleviating the humanitarian crises of two...

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Why Fake News Is an Emerging Threat to the National Security of the United States

Emily Threlkeld

Jul 15, 20205 min read

Why Fake News Is an Emerging Threat to the National Security of the United States

Fake News as the Current Propaganda Because of globalization and increased access to the internet, people across the world are able to...

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Karan Pol

Feb 21, 20202 min read

How to Write a Policy Brief

What is a policy brief? A policy or issue brief is meant to convey the crucial components of an issue, providing historical context, an...

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