Malagasy President Ousted in Military Coup After Weeks of Protest
Benjamin Barry International News Editor Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina was ousted in a military coup on Tuesday, October 14, following
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Diplomacy Students Visit Arthur Szyk Exhibit Through Fulbright’s America250 Initiative
Isaac Lucero Staff Writer Benjamin Barry International News Editor On March 12, 2026, a group of Diplomacy students
Read MoreLeaked Messages Show Trump Officials Discussing War Plans Amid Escalating Yemen Strikes
On March 24, 2025, Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, published an article in The Atlantic titled, “The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans.” In the article, Goldberg revealed how several of the highest-ranking officials in the Trump administration accidentally included him in a group chat to discuss missile strikes on Yemen.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreSerbia Unrest: Protests Grow as PM Resigns, Elections Loom
On November 1, 2024, a recently reconstructed train station collapsed in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-biggest city. The collapse killed 15 students, including two children. Since the incident, protests have spread across the country, with The Guardian reporting that protests occurred in over 200 towns and cities within the small Balkan country.
Read MoreTrump and Foreign Policy
On Wednesday, November 5, former United States President and Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump secured a win in Wisconsin, giving him just over the 270 electoral votes needed to attain the presidency, The Associated Press reports.
Read MoreIran Launches Hundreds of Missiles at Israel in Largest Direct Attack to Date
On Tuesday, October 1, Iran launched around 200 missiles at Israel, the most recent escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict, according to initial reports by the Jerusalem Post. Israel’s defense system was largely successful in alleviating most of the attacks;, yet, some missiles snuck by hitting schools, homes, electrical infrastructure, malls, restaurants, and more.
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