The World
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Russia’s Full Scale Invasion of Ukraine: Four Years Later
On the night of 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin appeared on Russian state television to give an address. We now know that this was the start of the deadliest and longest conflict on the European continent since the second World War. While difficult to verify, the estimate of total casualties sits around 1.8 million. Russia’s Read more
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Opinion: Minneapolis Was Not a Mistake – What Happens Next Is Worse
After months of Supreme Court sanctioned racial profiling, chaos infused raids, and detentions of U.S. citizens, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good has brought the national debate over ICE to a fever pitch. On Wednesday, January 7, the mother of three was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Instant Reactions Mere Read more
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Burkina Faso: Security and Sovereignty in the Sahel
Burkina Faso, a little known country sitting in the heart of Africa’s Sahel region, is making headlines for its new leader’s youth, charisma and ambition. Ibrahim Traoré, a 37 year-old military captain, assumed the role of interim president following a coup d’etat in 2022. In just a few short years, Traoré has played a big Read more
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Action or Inaction: The Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Since its independence, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been a nation riddled with conflict and corruption. To this day, it is a time bomb for conflict posed with the question of “when” instead of “if.” In recent months, the situation in the Congo has worsened as the Rwandan-backed March 23rd Movement (M23) has Read more
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An Island Nation of Quarrels and Questions
Papua New Guinea is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. The country possesses a culture of one of the greatest varieties. Over 800 languages are spoken on the archipelago. Furthermore, it is a country known for its broad biodiversity including the well-researched birds of paradise. However, beyond its beauty in diversity, the nation has Read more