Focus on Religious Persecution: Morocco
By Nicholas Elden Staff Writer In Morocco, matters of human rights violations are under scrutiny due to the new burka ban
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February 2016
Americans Outdo Brits in Post-Election Bitterness
By Isla LeMont Staff Writer Upon arrival in Scotland’s Edinburgh airport last Friday, it took about thirty minutes before my American
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Cold War Espionage in the Modern World
While it may have been tolerated during the Cold War, such practices are now being questioned: Is this the way today’s world is going to allow Russia to operate?
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On Journalist Injustice, Putin Should Get the Benefit of the Doubt
It is hard to believe that the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin persecutes journalists. All the targeted journalists had no prison record, and the government did not officially arrest them for their political views.
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Putin Denounces Lenin But Upholds Stalin
Everyone knows what the respective demises of Lenin and Stalin created, and as we progress into 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin may find out that it works both ways.
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With This Set of Presidential Candidates, The Joke’s On Us
Politics used to be boring – sleep inducing, even. The modern race, however, has turned into a competition to get the most coverage and the attention of young voters. These candidates will say nearly anything to make a headline.
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Iran Deal: Too Early For Celebration
By Tela Wittig Staff Writer While the Western powers rush to congratulate themselves on their diplomatic success in the Middle
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The reaction from participants was overwhelmingly positive, many stating their excitement and pride at being able to take part in the growth and development of the School of Diplomacy.
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Colin Kimberlin: South Korea
I was recruited to educate young Koreans, ranging from elementary to high school students, about the United Nations’ mission and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all while developing the students’ English-speaking skills.
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Environmental Implications of the Ethiopian Drought
The effects of the El Niño event have absolutely devastated the Horn of Africa, particularly Ethiopia. The country has experienced its worst drought in over 50 years.
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