The Worst Drought Ever: Why Spain’s Water Crisis is a Wake-up Call for Climate Change
Julia Baechli Photo via Reuters.com *** Most of Spain’s weather consists of sunny skies, few clouds, and warm temperatures. But…
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Prabowo Subianto’s Ascent to Power and the Uncertainty of Democracy in Indonesia
Emma Cunningham Photo via Bloomberg *** On February 14, 2024, Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, held its fifth election since…
Beyond Conflict and Commodities: Unveiling the Dynamics of Power and Survival in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sophia Amozurrutia Photo via the United Nations *** Since the beginning of February, Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic…
American Propaganda and Israel’s Bombardment of Gaza
Jillian Arena Photo via The New Arab *** Propaganda is a contentious word with a long history. When we think…
AI in India: A Political Threat or an Opportunity for Innovation?
Areeba Malik Image via the International Monetary Fund *** Political campaigns are contingent on more than what meets the eye.…
Corruption, Gangs, and Drug Crisis: Exploring the Roots of Ecuador’s Internal Armed Conflict
Anna Marin Photo via CNN *** On January 8, 2024, President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador declared a state of emergency…
El Salvador: A Nation of Instability
Francisco Barros Photo via France 24 *** To holistically understand El Salvador’s current political state, one must first understand its…
Shining a Light on the Shadow Economy: The Need to Formalize Latin American Labor
Daniel Daly Photo via the Illinois Institute of Technology *** Latin America is in an economic slump, and it has…
Further Response to the Tower 22 Attack: Thinking Ethically
Kailee Pierce Photo via The War Zone *** On January 28th, a drone strike in Jordan hit Tower 22, killing…