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March 2024

2024March 20242024 ElectionForeign CorrespondentsWorldOpinionInternational NewsU.S.
Cameron Bird

Biden’s Refocusing Act

Leading up to his State of the Union address on March 7th, President Biden faced immense pressure to respond to a vast array of issues and political pressures. On both the domestic and international front, serious questions have arisen and continue to persist regarding his capacity, and the capacity of the U.S. government, to respond to a multitude of crises around the world. It therefore came as no surprise that foreign policy, an area of politics oft-ignored in the leadup to presidential elections, became a focal point of his speech.

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NATO2024March 2024Russia-UkraineInternational NewsEurope
Aidan Bogan

Sweden Finally Joins NATO

Effective as of March 7, 2024 the Kingdom of Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, becoming the 23rd member state to do so. The Swedish entry into NATO has been a gradual process encompassing the change in national diplomatic policy regarding military alliances as well as the shifting popular domestic sentiments which placed their country in neutrality, apart from the conflicts seen in the rest of Europe. 

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2024March 2024International NewsEurope
Ashley Yomtob

“Mon corps, mon choix”: France makes abortion a constitutional right

On Monday, March 4, 2024, France made history by becoming the first nation to guarantee abortion as a constitutional right. Lawmakers in France passed this revolutionary amendment with a 780-72 vote. According to the BBC, The Palace of Versailles erupted in a standing ovation following the announcement of the results. President Emmanuel Macron described the move as ‘French pride’ that had sent a ‘universal message.’

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2024March 2024Israel-HamasWorldOpinion
Hamzah Khan

PR Aid Stunts Are No Substitute for a Ceasefire in Gaza

For a population to go from relatively food secure to experiencing famine in such a short period of time is nothing short of a war crime, an assessment that many UN officials have agreed to according to The Guardian. EU Foreign Policy Chief Joseph Borrell has consistently reiterated that this famine is not the result of a natural disaster but an engineered policy of collective punishment by the Israeli government, saying that “starvation is used as a weapon of war. Israel is provoking famine.”

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2024March 2024OpinionU.S.
Katherine Dorrer

Should the U.S. Prioritize Cyber Defense in its Budget?

The exponential growth of digital technologies and the pervasive reach of the Internet have revolutionized global communication, commerce, and information exchange. In today’s interconnected world, where a substantial portion of daily activities occurs online, maintaining robust cyber security standards is not just advisable but imperative. The United States, faced with escalating cyber threats from foreign adversaries and the pervasive digitalization of critical infrastructure, must prioritize cybersecurity in its budget allocations to safeguard national security interests and ensure resilience in the face of evolving threats.

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2024March 2024GlobalWorldInternational NewsMiddle East
Madeline Kruszczynski

FOCUS on: Ceasefire/Peacemaking Efforts in Yemen

Yemen has been identified as the most impoverished Arab nation, as the country grapples with one of the most severe humanitarian crises in history. This crisis stems from a prolonged civil war that began in 2014 and has resulted in the Houthi militant group maintaining control over the region. With the recent escalation of the War in Gaza, the future of the region’s security and continued peace in Yemen hangs in uncertainty.

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2024March 2024HaitiWorldWorldInternational News
Andrew Travis II

Gang Leader “Barbecue” Becomes Haiti’s Most Powerful Leader after Prime Minister Resigns

Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, Haiti’s most prominent gang leader and former police officer, has reportedly filled the power vacuum left behind by Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation. Henry took power in 2021 without an election following the assassination of then-Prime Minister Jovenel Moise, but CNN reports that Haiti has not held elections since.

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2024SportsSports Business and CultureMarch 2024
Envoy Staff Writer

Beginning of Formula One’s 2024 Season Revs Up Controversy

he race to be the 74th Formula One (F1) world driver champion has commenced and the start of the new season has brought many controversies – principally, Red Bull Racing’s team principal being accused of inappropriate behavior, changing Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) regulations, and Lewis Hamilton’s first title is at risk of being overturned.

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March 20242024Opinion
Andrea Hebel

Britt’s Words on Border Security Highlight Republican Blindness

On March 7, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued the Republican Party’s response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. Britt gave the speech from the middle of her beige kitchen, spending 16 minutes criticizing Biden’s policies as ineffective and out-of-touch in a stilted manner that Saturday Night Live barely had to change to parody. 

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2024March 2024FirearmsNarco-StatesInternational NewsNarcotics Trade
Sofia Diaz

Former Honduran President Convicted in the US of Working with Drug Traffickers

Juan Orlando Hernández, a former 2-term president of Honduras, has been indicted on drug-trafficking and firearm charges and was extradited to the United States for trial. Hernández has been accused of conspiring with infamous drug lords such as Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel also known as El Chapo, to import copious amounts of cocaine into the U.S and of possessing destructive firearms.

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