Focus on Child Soldiers: South Sudan
Years of conflict in and around South Sudan bred a generation made to fight, rebels and government forces have conscripted more than 17,000 children to fight.
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2018
Crisis in Cape Town
In order to avoid “Day Zero,” Cape Town can look at the successful practices done in dry the Arab countries and North Africa in order to see how water is conserved used in harsh terrain.
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Trump’s Progress in China
By Alyssa Futa Staff Writer President Trump and his wife Melania concluded 2017 with a diplomatic tour of Asia, visiting
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Sexual Misconduct Rocks Canada’s political scene
Following damning sexual allegations, Ontario’s Opposition leader, Patrick Brown, resigned months before a pivotal election in the populous province.
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Doomsday Clock Reaches 11:58
The Doomsday Clock operates where the closer the hand is to midnight, the closer we are to an apocalyptic outcome. This recent movement of the clock’s hand to two minutes to midnight is a clear sign that scientists are concerned about humankind’s trajectory.
Read MoreVice President Mike Pence Visits Israel Amid Rising Tensions
The decision to move the embassy caused frustration among many close U.S. allies in the region including Egypt, who because of the decision authored a resolution at the United Nations which condemning the Trump Administration’s decision to move the embassy.
Read MoreWhat the Holy See Refuses to See
Pope Francis’s recent decision to replace two Vatican-appointed bishops with Communist Party nominees depends on whether one sees the importance of the Catholic Church’s mission over the long or short term. He must recognize and adhere to the reality of evangelization and outreach.
Read MoreOperation Olive Branch Implications for U.S., Turkish, Russian Relations
As a NATO member nation, Turkey has supported U.S. global security measures in the past, such as hosting U.S. military capabilities during the Cold War. While the Turkish policy with the Kurds has been long standing, the U.S. decision to use them as a security device is relatively recent.
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Tensions Rise as Russian Election Draws Near
If allowed to run in the upcoming election, Navalny would be guaranteed airtime on state television and thus the ability to take his allegations of government corruption straight to the Russian populace, who rely solely on state media networks for election coverage.
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Tax Cut and Job Act of 2017
On December 22, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cut and Job Act of 2017, which will become effective starting in 2018. Reactions from both political figures and economic analysts have been mixed in nature, misleading many citizens in developing an informed opinion.
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