Author: Andrea Pegoraro

A Lifeline for Haiti: Can the World Prevent a Nation’s Collapse?

Facing a crippling gang crisis that has displaced hundreds of thousands and left the police force under-equipped, Reuters reported that Haiti is bringing back former chief Rameau Normil to lead the Haitian National Police (PNH). Normil’s predecessor, Frantz Elbe, is facing criticism for failing to curb gang violence during his

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Blighted By Machetes: The Horrifying Reality Of Life In Eastern Congo

In a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, suspected Islamist rebels unleashed a brutal attack on villages in Beni territory on Friday, Reuters reported. The death toll from the assault, carried out by fighters believed to be from the Allied Democratic Forces

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From Discord To Disaster: The Threatening Echoes Of Political Violence In Slovakia

Journalists Boldizsar Gyori, Kuba Stezycki, and Jan Lopatka wrote that the assassination attempt on Slovak PM Robert Fico and subsequent threats against opposition leader Michal Simecka highlight the intense political animosities in Slovakia. The shooting, carried out by a former security guard in Handlova, reflects deep societal divides. In response,

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Never Again? Echoes of the Past Threaten Armenia

In December 2023, as the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention passed, the international community faced multiple instances of potential genocide, including risks in the Nagorno-Karabakh. As reported by Luis Moreno Ocampo, the first Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the California-based Centre for Truth and Justice (CFTJ)

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Putin’s Russia: Consolidating Power And Threatening Peace

On March 18th, Guy Faulconbridge and Andrew Osborn wrote that 87.8% of the votes with a turnout of 74.22% will allow President Vladimir Putin to overtake Joseph Stalin, becoming Russia’s longest-serving leader for more than 200 years. The elections held between March 15th and 17th 2024 saw three other candidates:

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