How Western Powers are Failing West Africa – and Why the Future is Grim
Western powers’ reliance on illegitimate regimes and insurgent competition will lead to years of violence.
Social Media Terrorism: Hamas and Hostage Videos
The ease of terrorist content proliferation online stokes the debate of internet censorship.
Gendering Humanitarian Aid in the Treatment of Syrian Refugees
Humanitarian assistance needs to recognize and include the needs of LGBTQ+ Syrian refugees.
The Return of History? How the War in Ukraine Exposed the North-South Divide
This piece underscores memory politics' superior influence over ideology in defining the North-South divide.
Berlin, Paris, and the Prospects for Reforming the EU
As the EU works towards reform and enlargement, Berlin and Paris will need to work to overcome their bilateral differences.
The Refugee Crisis In The Arab World
Why is the average person today more informed about the refugee crisis in Ukraine versus those in Eritrea or Afghanistan?
Africa: The Quiet Battlefield for Global Power
China and Russia are waging a quiet war for global influence in Africa—and the United States is falling behind.
Russian Soft Power Influence in Africa
For Russia’s Africa strategy, the most critical soft-power attraction is Russia as an assertive but pragmatic actor; the West must counter Russian soft power operations in Africa by supporting democratic and human rights initiatives.
South Korea’s 4B Movement Lowers the Birth Rate in a Fight for Gender Equality
South Korean women are combatting misogyny by saying “no,” but what are the implications for the country as a whole?
Event Review: University of London Refugee Law Initiative Conference
Staff writer Joshua Rodriguez attended the University of London’s Refugee Law Initiative Annual Conference entitled “Inequality and Fairness in Refugee Protection.”
Italy Declares Immigration State of Emergency in Latest Anti-Immigrant Move
Italy’s far-right government continues its attacks on migrants by stepping up enforcement efforts to solve a humanitarian crisis .
U.S. Immigration Policy is Making Regional Migration More Dangerous
The loss of life at a Mexican migrant detention center is only the latest consequence of the U.S.'s and region’s move towards more restrictive immigration policies
Gendered Aspects of the War in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine is highly gendered and disproportionately affects gender and sexual minorities.
German Intel Estimates for Crimea: Deception or Miscalculation?: Part 2
Germany’s intelligence estimates are worth investigating when examining the current conflict through the context of the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, and whether or not Berlin miscalculated or was deceived by the Kremlin.
German Intel Estimates for Crimea: Deception or Miscalculation?: Part 1
Germany’s intelligence estimates are worth investigating when examining the current conflict through the context of the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, and whether or not Berlin miscalculated or was deceived by the Kremlin.
Spain’s New Remote Worker Visa is Here, but Concerns Still Remain
Spain launches new digital nomad visa, but worries loom over the impact on residents.
Displacement in the Middle East Compared to the Treatment of Ukrainian Refugees
Welcome reception of displaced Ukrainians contrasts more hostile attitudes towards Middle Eastern refugees.
Twitter’s Hardcore Regime Change
The global social media platform has irrevocably changed following Elon Musk’s acquisition — the United States must adjust to this new reality.
A Year in Review: South Korea’s Foreign Policy
2022 marked a volatile year for geopolitics, and South Korea, now more than ever, plays a critical role in mitigating global issues.
The End of End-to-End Encryption?
Proposed EU legislation requiring scanning end-to-end encrypted communications undermines human rights worldwide.