International Politics

  • 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

  • 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.

    A Transatlantic Collapse: NATO’s Rift Fully Explained

  • 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.

    The Collapse of Latvia

  • 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.

    Outbreak After Outbreak: Global Health Authorities Respond

  • 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.

    The Trump-Xi Summit: The Global Standstill

  • 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…

    From Screen to State: Vijay’s Rise to Power

  • The World’s Sixth Mass Extinction

    This specific sixth mass extinction is caused by anthropogenic sources instead of natural cycles or events. Scientists estimate that the world is currently experiencing approximately 50,000 species extinctions annually.

    The World’s Sixth Mass Extinction

  • Why Did the UAE Leave OPEC?

    On April 28, the UAE announced that it would be leaving OPEC after 59 years in the group. OPEC will be left weakened, losing 15% of its oil exporting capacity and the world’s 8th largest oil producer.

    Why Did the UAE Leave OPEC?

  • Reform UK’s Historic Election Surge Reshapes British Politics

    On May 7, the United Kingdom held local elections across 136 English councils. The results were devastating for the two parties that have dominated British politics for over a century.

    Reform UK’s Historic Election Surge Reshapes British Politics

  • Japan Alters Its Arms Export Rules

    Japan scrapped decades of pacifist restrictions on April 21, allowing it to export lethal weapons for the first time since World War II. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet approved new guidelines that scrap the five-category restriction limiting exports.

    Japan Alters Its Arms Export Rules

  • U.S. Rejects Iran Peace Plan Amid Rising Tensions

    Iran has received a U.S. response to its latest peace proposal. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel’s Kan News on Sunday that the proposal was unacceptable to him.

    U.S. Rejects Iran Peace Plan Amid Rising Tensions

  • Iran’s Foreign Minister Lands in Russia

    Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, landed in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 27 for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after US-Iran ceasefire talks have stalled dramatically, with less and less progress coming by the day.

    Iran’s Foreign Minister Lands in Russia

  • A Brief Overview of Pope Leo’s Africa Tour

    Pope Leo XIV completed his 11-day trip over Africa on Thursday, which took him to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13-23. Leo established himself as someone insistent on calling out injustice.

    A Brief Overview of Pope Leo’s Africa Tour

  • Ceasefire Announced Between Lebanon and Israel

    Lebanon and Israel have just signed a ceasefire deal, showing that the two nations have temporarily put aside their differences after weeks of growing tensions on their border.  The ceasefire was made possible through mediation involving the larger international community.

    Ceasefire Announced Between Lebanon and Israel