The Journal of Fordham University's Top Thinkers
By: Amy Herd and Daniel Melia Much of the political news absorbed by citizens of the United States and citizens of the world is U.S.-centric. Were one to focus only on the political scene in […]
April 24th is Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, during which countries from around the world commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Similar to years prior, we saw heads of state like President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime […]
On the morning of March 23, 2022, all eyes were on Afghanistan as the Taliban walked back their promise to permit girls aged 13 and older to return to school. The announcement was delivered the […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, was followed by a cripplingly cynical outlook for the smaller nation’s future. With the second-largest military in the world—consisting of 700,000 more active military personnel than Ukraine […]
Only a few days (four as of this writing) stand between France and another potential turning point in its history, as well as a potentially massive shift in the political environment of the world. On […]
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine closes out its first full month, the erratic, irascible behavior of Russian President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly questionable. As of March 22, U.S. intelligence from the Pentagon indicates […]
The history of conflict between China and the Uighur population dates back centuries. In Xinjiang, reports of detention camps and violations of human rights have increased dramatically since 2014. World leaders have responded to this […]
After a historically close election in South Korea on the night of March 9, 2022, Yoon Suk-yeol emerged victorious as the conservative candidate and leader of the “People’s Power” party. A novice politician, Mr. Yoon […]