Truth Commissions: Doomed without Substantial Changes and Implementation
By Shivani Shah Truth commissions are ambitious and idealistic. Simply put, they are not as effective as intended. In fact,
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Syrian Transitional Justice – the Re-election of President al-Assad
By Abigail Sommers On May 26, 2021, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was re-elected president for the fourth time resulting in
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Kiribati: The First Country the Ocean Will Claim
By Amanda Barba The global displacement crisis has reached the most critical level since World War II. The refugee system
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Upholding Human Rights Obligations for Persons with Disabilities: An Underdiscussed and Persistent Failure
By Leah Bordlee Many would argue that acts such as forced sterilization, prolonged restraints and solitary confinement, and food deprivation
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Engaging with the World Once Again Requires Robust U.S. Public Diplomacy
By: Bradley Ryktarsyk In his inaugural address, President Biden made it clear that his administration would prioritize repairing “our alliances
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COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Lasting Effects on India’s Youth
By Amanda Barba The COVID-19 pandemic has reworked and redesigned every aspect of normalcy into the “new normal”. This has
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Friend or Foe? Turkey’s Future with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
By: Zachary Walsh Turkey’s Interventionism and Expanse of Influence Over the last two years, NATO’s grievances with Turkey have significantly
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Walking on Eggshells: A Call to Settle the European Union-Mercosur Trade Agreement
By Stephanie Petingi As countries like Great Britain and the United States establish a protectionist stance on trade, institutions such
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Declining Enrollment of International Students Signals Impending US Soft Power Crisis
By: Bradley Ryktarsyk Unlike traditional military and economic sources of power that force countries to balance their international relations through
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Climate Change Prompts Broader Security—Now
By Robert Bost Climate change poses a clear and present threat to humans everywhere. The task at hand is so
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