150 Hours at the U.S. Mission to the U.N.
By Tela Wittig Staff Writer Walking around campus on the first few days, there was a constant murmur of, “Hey,
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September 2016
Myanmar Holds First Peace Conference After Ceasefire Agreement
A four-day conference in Myanmar commenced on August 31 with the goal of starting a renewed peace process, led by Aung San Suu Kyi. The conference was a follow-up to the previous government’s securing a partial ceasefire last year.
Read MoreWarnings of ‘Domino Effect’ Follow the Forced Evacuation of Daraya
One of the most immediate implications felt from Daraya’s fall is that it has heightened Assad’s confidence that the Syrian government can successfully regain all rebel-controlled land, as the capture of Daraya will likely have a domino effect. Daraya’s siege has upset the opposition effort, while “encouraging the army to believe it was in reach of subduing rebel bastions,” according to Reuters.
Read MoreIn His Last Tour of Asia, Obama Pushes Trade and the Environment
President Barack Obama, during his last trip to Asia, brought attention to the TPP which represents an American rebalance toward Asia. He argues it will eliminate tariffs and other protectionist measures with the goal of creating jobs and increasing living standards in all member nations.
Read MoreFocus on Olympic Preparations: Refugee Olympic Team
Besides the exhausting preparation for the Olympics, the members of the ROT faced additional challenges when fleeing from their home countries and living as refugees.
Read MoreDespite Saudi Precautions, Hajj Sees Low Attendance
Saudi Arabia issued electronic bracelets to attendees and also increased the use of surveillance cameras to track the flow of traffic throughout the momentous event.
Read MorePrivileged Speech: Mansplaining Is Not Diplomacy
Are men more likely than women to dominate class discussion? Are men more likely to interrupt a class? Are students more likely to push back against a female professor? Six ladies, six men, and two professors at the School of Diplomacy weigh in.
Read MoreBackdoor Deals with Turkey Dump Immigrants Anywhere Else but Europe
By Kathryn Chaney Staff Writer The most recent attempt to address the influx of refugees from the Middle East into
Read MoreFocus on Olympic Preparations: North Korea
Popularity of the games has led North Korea to put more funding into the training facilities and North Korean citizens get the chance to watch certain events on state television. The events aired are merely highlights and are shown long after the event took place.
Read MoreMadison Bruce and Aidan Miller: Russia
“Although I do know classmates who made similar trips for the purpose of learning the Russian language, I spent the majority of my time there teaching English instead. Choosing to experience Russia as a teacher as opposed to being a student was a choice that made my time abroad truly unique,” writes Aidan Miller.
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