Syria’s Internal Conflicts Never End: They Just Evolve
The war has reshaped Syria’s history, but whether the ongoing civil war will deepen the chaos, or achieve peace, will remain uncertain for the near future.
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The Case for a Stronger Canadian-European Alliance
Since Donald Trump was elected to be the 47th president of the United States, American foreign policy has taken a sharp turn. Traditionally, the U.S. has maintained strong relationships with its allies in Europe, the Americas, and the rest of the world. Recently, the new administration has largely abandoned this precedent, opting for isolationist practices such as levying numerous tariffs against their own allies, as reported by France 24.
Read MoreIn Defense of DEI- Prioritizing Progress, Not Privilege
Since beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has issued executive orders effectively dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the nation. These actions reflect a broader historical trend of resisting efforts to address systemic racism, particularly in education and employment.
Read MoreTrump and Musk’s DOGE gut USAID, Millions of Lives Hang in the Balance
As part of President Donald Trump’s broader aim to downsize the federal government, one of his first orders of business following his inauguration was to place a freeze on all United States aid abroad. On January 24, NPR reports that the State Department issued a ‘stop work’ order to all international aid programs reliant on U.S. funding.
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Democracy is Stable, For Now
On January 26, 2025, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on charges of insurrection. Yoon’s charges make history as he is the only South Korean president to have been indicted while in office.
Read MoreTrump’s Unconventional Cabinet Picks: Loyalty Trumps Qualifications
Donald Trump continues to demonstrate a preference for loyalty over qualifications when selecting members for his cabinet. While loyalty will serve Trump’s interests in the short term, governing the world’s strongest nation requires experience and expertise. Senators in the Republican-majority Senate will have to choose between loyalty to the President and loyalty to governance.
Read MoreWhere did Harris and the Democratic Party go Wrong?
The 2024 United States presidential election marked a pivotal moment in American politics. Vice President Kamala Harris failed to secure victory in a race that had become a decisive moment for the country’s future direction, where American democracy was on the line.
Read MoreThe War that Will Impact Generations
Almost a decade after its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, on February 22, 2022, Russia escalated a war that will impact generations of Ukrainians. The ongoing conflict is impacting those most vulnerable to the turmoil: Ukrainian children. Not only have millions of children been displaced and orphaned, but the already small population of Ukrainian youth has taken a severe hit to generational stability and growth.
Read MoreThe Dangerous Foreign Drone Industry: How Should the US Respond?
Last month the United States imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies and one individual for their alleged involvement in the development, production, and supplying of long-range aerial attack drones to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine says Al Jazeera. IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned arms company Almaz-Antey, has developed and flight tested a new drone model called Garpiya-3 (G3) in China with the help of local drone specialists according to a document acquired by Reuters.
Read MoreRunning for Office in Mexico: A Path to Change or a Death Sentence
In a country where the pursuit of public office has become synonymous with peril, the 2024 Mexican election season serves as a stark reminder of the escalating violence that has gripped the nation for decades. The nation’s largest-ever election cycle, with nearly 20,000 local and federal seats contested, has resulted in the deaths of over 36 candidates since last June.
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