International Politics

  • Student-Led Protests in Albania Call For Prime Minister Rama’s Resignation

    Thousands of students in the Albanian capital of Tirana continue to clash with police forces as they protest over poor educational conditions and corruption. The protestors are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over Albania’s worsening school…

    Student-Led Protests in Albania Call For Prime Minister Rama’s Resignation

  • Cockroach Protests Rise in India

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi defends India as a “mother of democracy.” Amidst his defense, protests against a Chief Election Commissioner over an alleged case of voter fraud are rising, with thousands of supporters of the “Cockroach Janta Party” against the…

    Cockroach Protests Rise in India

  • Macron Blasts Those Who “Sought To Bring Down the Republic”

    This comes as France reels from one of its worst nights of unrest in recent years, where upwards of 550,000 protestors marched across the country, urged on by the surging cost-of-living, soaring fuel prices, and severely underfunded public services.

    Macron Blasts Those Who “Sought To Bring Down the Republic”

  • America Sanctions the ICC

    On Friday, Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief and judge who has worked for the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize. Just hours after, America imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

    America Sanctions the ICC

  • The United Nations Is Falling Behind on AI

    The UN General Assembly has actively tried to address global concerns on AI, particularly in national security. However, the United Nations has achieved very little as there is a notable disconnect between multilateral action and the international necessity to regulate…

    The United Nations Is Falling Behind on AI

  • South Sudan Dissolves its Transitional Government, Igniting Election Concerns

    South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly’s number of seats has been cut from 650 to 270, while the state parliaments have gone from 100 to 58. Now, experts fear that President Kiir’s decision to remove the government will compromise the freedom…

    South Sudan Dissolves its Transitional Government, Igniting Election Concerns

  • The Trump-Jinping Summit: Trade and Tensions

    On September 24th, 2026, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met to discuss international trade, tensions, and technology. Though the meeting was largely positive in tone, the lofty nature of its propositions left major questions open as it has been criticized…

    The Trump-Jinping Summit: Trade and Tensions

  • How the United Nations General Assembly Addressed the War in Iran

    The U.S.-Iran war has seen no deal been made, leaving the future of Iran uncertain. At the UNGA, the delegations of both nations met in private for over three hours as Political pressure is building in both America and Iran.

    How the United Nations General Assembly Addressed the War in Iran

  • From Sanaa to Riyadh, a Truce Collapses and Crude Climbs

    The Houthi militia in Yemen claimed responsibility in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Saudi Arabia’s military coalition confirmed a ballistic missile had been aimed at the capital and said it was intercepted, along with attempted strikes on Yanbu, Taif, Baysh and Farasan.

    From Sanaa to Riyadh, a Truce Collapses and Crude Climbs

  • A Tribute to The Grandfather: The Legacy of King Harald V

    On the morning of August 28th, King Harald V of Norway passed away at the Oslo University Hospital Rikshopitalet. Throughout his tenure, he was a beloved ruler who was deeply respected by the public.

    A Tribute to The Grandfather: The Legacy of King Harald V

  • Far Right Imperialism? How Germany May Fuel Europe’s Far Right Surges

    On September 7th, 2026, Germany’s far right party, AfD (Alternative für Deutschland), won a parliamentary election in the eastern Saxony-Anhalt state. The AfD, which has been classified by world organizations and internal opposition groups as a right-wing extremist party, dabbles…

    Far Right Imperialism? How Germany May Fuel Europe’s Far Right Surges

  • What’s Next for Myanmar and ASEAN Centrality

    Burmese President, Min Aung Hlaing, had a recent three-day state visit to Vietnam to normalize relations with ASEAN. Despite his efforts to consolidate regional ties, the path to diplomatic reconciliation has been slow.

    What’s Next for Myanmar and ASEAN Centrality

  • Vanuatu Challenges French Control of Islands

    The country of Vanuatu, founded in 1980, challenged French sovereignty over the Matthew and Hunter Islands on September 1st, 2026. They filed an official application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Through this, Vanuatu aims to establish a clear…

    Vanuatu Challenges French Control of Islands

  • 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.

    How Henry Nowak’s Murder Tore Britain Apart

  • 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…

    Japan’s Pacifist Protests Clash With Takaichi’s Military Agenda

  • 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…

    EU Migration Pact to be Enforced

  • 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.

    Colombia’s Runoff Becomes a Fight Over Fear and the Future

  • 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.

    Ebola Spreads Faster Than The Congo Can Respond

  • 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.

    Russia Begins New Wave of Attacks with Fatal Strikes on Ukrainian Cities

  • 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. 

    China Overhauls Hukou System, Helping Integrate Migrant Workers

  • 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.

    Iran Deal Nears as Global Stakes Rise