This past summer in Washington, D.C. was nothing short of transformative. As a diplomatic intern for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), I had the rare privilege of immersing myself in the political heart of the United States while deepening my understanding of a region whose history, culture, and ongoing struggle for sovereignty have long inspired me.
Read MoreSeton Hall University welcomed Philemon Yang, president of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, to its World Leaders Forum on April 16, where he delivered a message of global responsibility to the next generation of diplomats and leaders.
Read MoreThe lights have dimmed in USAID offices around the world. Thousands have lost their jobs, and with only 294 set to remain, according to The New York Times, a stain is forever left on the United States’ history of humanitarian aid.
Read MoreOn March 6, Politico reported that all 27 European Union (EU) leaders were present in Brussels at what has been observed as one of the most important regional bloc security meetings since World War II.
Read MoreFires raging in Brazil in 2024 destroyed an area larger than that of Italy, with more than 44 million acres burned, according to the Rainforest Foundation. Brazil had a season of wildfires that will go down as one of the worst ever recorded, with a jarring 62,000 individual fires.
Read MoreAround 190 days into the war between Israel and Palestine, on April 9, the Turkish Minister of Trade said that they would impose limitations on exports to Israel until there is a ceasefire and more relief in the Gaza Strip.
Read MoreThe complexity of Sudan’s civil conflict, driven by entrenched grievances among the warring parties, religious divisions, ethnic struggles, competition for oil, and mistrust, lead the country to have a steep uphill climb to peace. The implementation and maintenance of peace have been impeded by breaches, insufficient monitoring systems, and conflicting interests among involved parties.
Read MoreTraditional elders and leaders are losing their stabilizing power as a result of increased external communications. Ultimately, the advent of contemporary armaments and combat strategies has resulted in increasingly horrific consequences.
Read MoreWhile Kononenko reflects on his incredible journey, the ISS remains a symbol of international cooperation between Russia and the United States’ dedication to science amidst tumultuous times.
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The ICJ ruled that Israel should prevent acts of genocide and the ICJ ruled there was plausible reason to believe there was a genocide being committed. South Africa invoked Article 9 of the Genocide Convention, which, provides guidelines for resolving disagreements between parties about how the convention should be interpreted, applied, or fulfilled.
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