Europe, Middle East and North Africa, International Law and Organizations, Human Rights Penny Kapusuzoğlu, Contributing Writer Europe, Middle East and North Africa, International Law and Organizations, Human Rights Penny Kapusuzoğlu, Contributing Writer

A Year in Review: The Consequences of Turkey’s Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

The fallout in the year following Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has resulted in increased violence, a spike in femicide cases, and public calls for change.

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Middle East and North Africa, Security Cyrus Moghadam, Staff Writer Middle East and North Africa, Security Cyrus Moghadam, Staff Writer

Reconciliation Between Baghdad and Erbil is Key to Iraqi Counterterrorism Efforts

The Islamic State is using the disputed territories as a launching pad to attack security forces and Iraqi civilians. The Kurdish Regional Government and the Iraqi central government must solve their differences vis-a-vis the disputed territories in order to effectively combat and eradicate the Islamic State.

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The Siege of El Estor: Resistance to the Continuation of an Extractive and Repressive Neoliberal Status Quo in Guatemala

First-hand reporting and analysis of the Maya Q’eqchi’ resistance movement against multinational corporate exploitation and in defense of land, nature, and the inalienable right to exist.

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Europe, Culture and Public Diplomacy Patrick Kornegay, Jr., Former Staff Writer Europe, Culture and Public Diplomacy Patrick Kornegay, Jr., Former Staff Writer

The History of the Hunt: Contemporary Discussions on Cultural Heritage in German Museums

Germany is reevaluating its museum collections, specifically ones with colonial connections, and must answer the question: Who actually owns this artifact, and by what right does Germany get to keep it if its original transaction wasn’t fair?

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East Asia, Technology and Information, International Economics Justin Feng, Contributing Writer East Asia, Technology and Information, International Economics Justin Feng, Contributing Writer

Technological Decoupling: The Newest Phase of U.S.-China Competition?

The United States and China are currently headed towards ‘soft’ technological decoupling, which severely affects all actors in the global economy. In sensitive technology sectors, multinational corporations (MNCs) should expect increased foreign and domestic regulatory pressure.

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Middle East and North Africa, Global Health, Security Cyrus Moghadam, Staff Writer Middle East and North Africa, Global Health, Security Cyrus Moghadam, Staff Writer

The Sacred Defense and Public Health: The Revolutionary Guards’ Fight Against COVID-19

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to expand its influence in Iranian public health matters. The United States should watch this development and explore policies to diminish the IRGC's role in public health.

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Middle East and North Africa, International Development, Human Rights Andrew Strahan, Contributing Writer Middle East and North Africa, International Development, Human Rights Andrew Strahan, Contributing Writer

Sudan’s Fight for Democracy is Far From Over

Sudan has undergone an intense military takeover in the past few weeks and, in response, scores of protestors and civil leaders have taken to the streets to condemn it. While the military seems to be relenting, it may only be a false flag, used as a distraction. The international community has all but lost hope for the people of Sudan. The time to count out Sudan is not here. Now is the time to support the Sudanese people as they fight the good fight for freedom, liberty, and self-rule.

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The Fragile Future of MERCOSUR as a Result of the Argentinian-Brazilian Rivalry

Global and regional trade is based on a series of complex economic and financial relationships between countries that can offer opportunities for economic development. However, such activities depend on a delicate balance that nation-states often have trouble maintaining. This case study will look at how MERCOSUR’s future is in danger due to the economic rivalry between Argentina and Brazil. This article uses the example of MERCOSUR as it is one of the most significant attempts of regional trade and cooperation in the history of the region. When looking at the trade relationship between Brazil and Argentina mentioned in the article, similar fraught relationships that have negatively impacted cooperation agreements around the globe emerge. This piece introduces some of the complex aspects of regionalism and how often "the most powerful agents" shape the past, present, and future of cooperation relationships at the regional level.

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