Heritage at Risk: Israeli Settlements Threaten Village of Battir
This season, the olive harvest is endangered by an all too familiar threat: Israeli settlements entrenching on Palestinian land and sovereignty.
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Afghanistan: The Fault of Many, Not One
On September 8, House Republicans released a report regarding their investigation into the U.S.’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, blaming the catastrophic end of the Afghanistan war on President Joe Biden’s administration.
Read MoreThe Rules-Based International Order Has Died in Gaza
The “crime of crimes” is how Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, described the ongoing Israeli genocide against the people of Gaza in her address to the UN Human Rights Council on March 26.
Read MoreWar and Legality: Understanding the Israel-Iran Confrontation Through International Law and Legislation
On April 1 an Israeli airstrike hit an Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, killing seven. Iran responded to this attack on Saturday by launching over 300 drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles into Israeli territory, yet according to the Israeli Defense Force(IDF), none of the 170 drones, and only five ballistic missiles, made it through Israeli and US air defense to hit Israeli territory.
Read MoreHavana Syndrome: A Simple Illness or Medical Warfare?
Havana syndrome is a mysterious illness which is known to specifically affect U.S. diplomats and high-ranking intelligence officials, and the question at the top of everyone’s mind is about its alleged ties to Russia.
Read MoreHow to Fix the Migrant Crisis? Federally, Start Treating It Like One.
New York City is facing an influx of migrants. In the last two years, 175,000 new immigrants have arrived in NYC from the southern border. They are arriving in the city in a variety of ways – perhaps most publicly from Texas, by way of a bus sent by Governor Greg Abbott.
Read MoreA Ceasefire in Gaza Would Not Bring Peace
It is obvious that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition government have failed to prevent unnecessary civilian casualties, and Israel must demonstrate a stronger resolve to protect innocents caught in the crossfire. However, this does not negate the immediate threat that Hamas and its affiliates, such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad, continue to pose to the security of Israelis.
Read MoreBiden’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.
Read MorePR 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.”
Read MoreShould 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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