On 26 June 1945, President Harry Truman addressed 900 delegates at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco: Out of all the arguments and disputes, and different points of view, a way was found to agree. Here is the spotlight of full publicity, in the tradition … Continue readingTHE UN CHARTER AT 75 | IS IT TIME FOR MAJOR REFORM?
Setting the Stage: For millenia the Nile River has seen numerous civilizations rise and fall along its riverbanks, and for many, the Nile River was the source of life itself. Even today this fact remains true for the nations of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan; each … Continue readingDAM… THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND
A SECOND SINO-INDIAN WAR? In May earlier this year, Chinese and Indian infantry units clashed in the Naku La area in Sikkim. 11 soldiers were injured on both sides in that engagement, and tensions between the two countries grew as both sides built up more … Continue readingSHOWDOWN IN THE HIMALAYAS
BY HAMAH HOSEN- When one first sees the word ‘Fashion’ within an international context, we typically associate it with big brands, luxury pieces, fashion weeks, and models on catwalks. However, fashion’s international presence goes beyond this — from environmental impacts to mistreatment of workers in … Continue readingFASHION’S ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
In the midst of a pandemic, the Middle East’s largest proxy war has continued to escalate. A new player has emerged on the scene, threatening further instability and diplomatic strain. Somewhat lost due to other current events, Turkey began its military intervention in Libya at … Continue readingKINGMAKERS: TURKEY’S INTERVENTION IN THE LIBYAN CIVIL WAR
The world is worried about Poland. The ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) have been blamed for the country’s deteriorating democracy as it blatantly undermines Poland’s democratic system to gain more power with Poland’s opposition parties facing an increasingly uphill battle to restore Poland’s once … Continue readingPOLAND’S LAST CHANCE: AN ELECTION ANALYSIS
Just three months ago Ireland had an election but amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the election was largely drowned out in the mainstream news. However, something very important happened as Sinn Féin won the popular vote. For those not familiar in Irish politics, Sinn Féin is … Continue readingSO, IRELAND JUST HAD AN ELECTION
“I can’t breathe.” The final, haunting words of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, eerily reflects the plight of present day America. These words have become a resounding cry of protest, as America collectively … Continue readingTHIS IS AMERICA
“We will today be terminating our relationship”, were the blunt words proclaiming that the United States of America will end their partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). President Donald Trump, who had earlier this month threatened to pull funding, made the announcement Friday in … Continue readingTHE BREAKUP: US VS WHO
BY DEAN ANTOS – The late Roger Ailes, the former Chairman and CEO of Fox News, has long been credited as the news executive that essentially ran the Republican Party. Many recent film productions, including Showtime’s ‘The Loudest Voice’, have shone light on the rise … Continue readingWILL TRUMP outFOX AMERICA AGAIN?