International Politics
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The Makings of a New Syria
The end of the Kurdish self-rule was marked when the Syrian Democratic Forces were announced to be integrated into the Syrian state. Kurdish rights point towards a hopeful future, but ultimately remains unsteady in the political system, making it crucial to understand the conflicts and…
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Myanmar’s Fragmented War Continues Into its Sixth Year
Myanmar has endured brutal internal conflicts stemming from a military coup in 2021, where members of Myanmar’s ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the Tatmadaw. Since then, the civil war has revealed the consequences of modern warfare, and how the…
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Israel and Palestine: 70 Years of Conflict
Since October 7th, 2023, the the modern conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to claim lives and serves as a divisive political issue globally. In order to understand the war, it is crucial to look at the near-century of animosity between Israel and Palestine…
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The Evolution of Drone Technology in the Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war has drastically redefined how modern conflicts are fought, and that is through drone technology. Defying expectations, Ukraine has largely slowed the Russian advance, which has had crucial implications for European geopolitics and has already started to shape other conflicts.
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U.S.-Canada July Tariffs and Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930
United States-Canada economic relations have historically been strong. With the largest trading relationship in the world, the two countries have come close to exchanging nearly $1 trillion in exports each year. However, this changed when U.S. President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff…
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The Cockroach Party and the Power of Gen-Z Protests
Gen-Z protests have been the prime demographic for harnessing the powers associated with decentralized organization, symbolism, and social media to spark reform. Encompassing those born from 1997-2012. From India to Madagascar, Gen-Z has redefined protests around the world.
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The Belt and Road Initiative
The Belt and Road Initiative was launched by China in 2013 and is regarded as the largest infrastructure initiative in modern history. Intended to promote policy coordination, by 2040, the initiative is expected to boost global GDP by 7 trillion annually.
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NATO’s New Balance
This year, NATO leaders gathered in Ankara to discuss their long-term defense and security spending target to 5 percent of GDP by 2035. As defense priorities have shifted, Europe is also reconsidering who should command military operations.
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How Henry Nowak’s Murder Tore Britain Apart
Just last Monday, six months after eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak’s passing, Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum requirement of 21 years served. This sentencing has brought renewed attention to Nowak’s murder in Britain.
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Japan’s Pacifist Protests Clash With Takaichi’s Military Agenda
A pacifist sentiment has been intensifying across Japan, with thousands of protestors holding posters with the words “No War” on them. Demonstrations have extended far beyond Tokyo, reaching Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and other major cities as public participation continues to rise.
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EU Migration Pact to be Enforced
Learn about the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. It will be enforced on June 12, 2026, after a two year long implementation period. The pact is a set of ten interrelated EU laws which span the whole range of migration policy.
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Colombia’s Runoff Becomes a Fight Over Fear and the Future
Colombia’s heated presidential election headed to a runoff on Sunday, preliminary official results displayed. On June 21, Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella will face left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda.
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Ebola Spreads Faster Than The Congo Can Respond
The Ebola outbreak has deeply impacted the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the Bundibugyo strain, a fatal virus with no approved treatment, continues to rapidly spread.
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Russia Begins New Wave of Attacks with Fatal Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
The Russo-Ukrainian War has driven global tensions and created a humanitarian crisis. Russia now occupies 20% of Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin has escalated the war by launching one of his most dangerous offenses yet.
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China Overhauls Hukou System, Helping Integrate Migrant Workers
On Friday, May 22, China’s State Council announced a major change to their notorious household registration system, known as hukou (“hoo-koh”), allowing migrant workers to access social insurance in the cities where they work for the first time.
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Iran Deal Nears as Global Stakes Rise
Negotiations between the United States and Iran appear closer to a breakthrough than at any point since the war began. Officials from Washington and Tehran have both signaled progress while warning that diplomacy remains fragile.
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A Transatlantic Collapse: NATO’s Rift Fully Explained
President Trump’s relationship with personal business (both socially and financially) has long been defined as transactional and self-centric. That mentality has bled into foreign policy.
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The Collapse of Latvia
The sudden fall of the Latvian government is sending ripples throughout the Balkan region. The firing of the Defense Minister led to a political fallout.
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Outbreak After Outbreak: Global Health Authorities Respond
On May 2, 2026, passengers aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship traveling across the Atlantic, reported an unidentified respiratory infection. After the death of a passenger, the WHO identified the deadly infection as the Andes strain of Hantavirus.
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The Trump-Xi Summit: The Global Standstill
On May 14 2026, Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing for a major summit centered on trade policy, tariffs, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the future of US-China economic relations.
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From Screen to State: Vijay’s Rise to Power
In the early morning hours of May 10, Tamil film star Joseph C. “Thalapathy” Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a monumental shift away from the two-party dominance that had controlled Tamil Nadu politics for nearly six decades.