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?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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...
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...
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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