Russia has once again tested the patience and balance of Europe. On the night of September 9 , Poland reported Russian drones violating its airspace. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) viewed it as a threat to its airspace and sent its fighter jets to shoot the drones. Simultaneously, strikes occurred in Ukraine by the Kremlin, causing NATO to fear that the peace efforts were not making a huge difference.
Read MoreWith the 60th country ratifying the High Seas Treaty on Friday, September 19, nations around the world have ratified the world’s first treaty to protect international waters. With growing risks that can potentially damage marine ecosystems, the treaty, which is two decades in the making, is a testament to global collaboration and efforts towards conserving marine life.
Read MoreOn Friday, September 19, the United States military destroyed an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly departed from Venezuela. President Trump claimed in a social media post that the boat was “affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility”, as reported by PBS News. This is the second strike in September, with an earlier attack occurring on September 2, and is the third strike overall. These operations show a recent trend of increasing tensions between Venezuela and the U.S.
Read MoreAs observed by NBC, despite the criticism the right has for “cancel culture” in recent years, MAGA conservatives seem to now be calling it “consequence culture” as it relates to regulating the public’s reaction to 31-year-old right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In the limelight is the suspension of popular talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! just two days after the titular comedian implied President Donald Trump and his associates were exploiting Kirk’s death. Outrage on all sides of the political spectrum followed, not just at Disney’s ABC for pulling the show in response to Kimmel’s remarks by affiliated broadcasters such as Nexstar, but also at Trump and his allies for seemingly influencing the decision.
Read MoreAfter years of paused talks, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has signaled his willingness to resume diplomatic communication with the United States. This shift in language and political stance comes as the world observes the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons on September 26, which calls for the complete nuclear disarmament of all nations. However, this willingness will only last and come to fruition if the United States accepts North Korea’s demand of keeping its nuclear arsenal, as supported by Kim Jong-un, according to The Associated Press.
Read MoreOn September 5 2025, the White House announced Executive Order 14347: Restoring the United States Department of War. This action marks a complex change in the international and domestic political scenery of the United States. It signifies internationally, the change of the long-lasting narrative of American ideals. Words and their connotations speak volumes, and questioning the legitimacy behind American action may lead to the loss of international prestige.
Read MoreMycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes the disease Tuberculosis (TB), has become a growing concern for people around the world. Not only is it dangerous, but its ability to spread in crowded, low-resource areas puts vulnerable populations at high risk, especially India. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, “Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease after COVID-19. In India, a country that accounts for one-fourth of the total global TB burden, the public health threat is felt acutely.”
Read MoreThe Eurovision Song Contest is a gathering of European countries to celebrate music, culture, and unity. It should be an apolitical event, a celebration where countries set aside differences to come together in music. Yet, year after year, it is proven that politics cannot remain rested.
Read MoreThis 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 MoreOn August 8 in Washington, DC, United States President Donald Trump invited Azerbaijan’s President Ilhan Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan to sign a framework for a peace deal between the two nations who have historically been in conflict. This agreement signifies a move in the direction of a possibility for a complete peace settlement between the two states.
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