North Korean Missile Tests: Methods of De-escalation
This past week has marked one of the most eventful in months for North Korean (D.P.R.K.) nuclear activity: the country has successfully launched two long-range missiles, and recent satellite images show the expansion of a uranium plant at its main nuclear complex. These are clear indications of intent to boost
New Zealand’s Second Lockdown A Tough But Right Call
On 17 August New Zealand’s Prime Minister informed the public that the country would be going into full lockdown, alert level 4, after a case of Covid-19 (later found to be the more transmissible Delta variant) was identified in the community outside of managed isolation. Although the initial time period
Afghanistan: Governance Under The Taliban
The Taliban issued a statement pertaining to position designations within their newly formed government this past week, prompting immediate criticism from the international community and Afghan people alike. Representation amongst the ranks sparked alarm globally: women have been completely removed and ethnic minorities occupy only a few positions, whilst veterans
Texas Abortion Law: Pro-Life But Not Pro-Choice
Governor Greg Abbot signed into law a measure that prohibits abortions in Texas as early as six weeks into pregnancy and granted power to any private citizen to sue abortion providers as well as those who allegedly aid the process in any way. This law is not the first in
Afghan Women’s Rights Departed On America’s Final C-17 Aircraft
In a country of war and widows, Afghan women prepare for a demolition of women’s rights in the finishing touches of a Taliban takeover. The past 17 days has marked America’s bloody exit from its longest war as U.S. President Biden rapidly filed out over 120,000 U.S. citizens, citizens of
Without Protection Over What We Have, We Will Fight Over What Is Left – Peace Day 2021
At The Organization for World Peace, we write articles to bring public attention to events and situations that encourage people to demand change while applauding the advancements that have improved our world for the better. We have recently learned that the non-profit organization ‘Peace One Day’ has a very similar
It’s Been Twenty Years Since 9/11 – What’s Changed?
Twenty years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States was forever changed. Four commercial airliners were hijacked by terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda. Two of the planes were flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, another into the Pentagon, and the final one into a
The Devastating Effects Of Lebanon’s Energy Crisis
The economic crisis in Lebanon has made fuel a scarce commodity, leading to blackouts across the country as the population adjusts to life without electricity. This economic crisis erupted in 2019 as the result of corruption, mismanagement, and sustained policy inaction. According to the World Bank, the crisis has become
UN Peacekeepers’ Sexual Exploitation And Abuse In Haiti
On August 30, 2021, Buzzfeed News released an article detailing the long-term sexual exploitation and abuse of Haitian women and children by United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers. Buzzfeed highlights Hector Dilamar Borges, an Uruguayan UN Peacekeeper who a judge ordered to pay $3,590 a month for child support. Haitian courts ordered
Mexico And U.S. Agree To Work On Supply Chains, Migration
The United States and Mexico held the High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) on Thursday, September 9th, for the first time since 2015. The two countries agreed to improve supply chains by creating bilateral working groups as well as to advance social programs to deal with the migration issue. HLED was relaunched
Natural Gas Pipeline Threatens Ukraine and Splits the EU
The final pieces of the controversial 150km long Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline were completed on September 10, further solidifying Russia’s presence in Germany’s business and political sectors while depriving war-torn Ukraine upwards of $3 billion in transit fees. Launched in 2015, Nord Stream 2 is considered to be
Poland Risks EU Funding Over “LGBT-Free Zones”: A Case For Human Rights
Poland is facing increased pressure from the European Union (EU) over their “LGBT-free zones” this past week as the European Commission wrote to five regional councils warning they could lose essential funding. This is a part of a larger legal battle as both Poland and Hungary are facing legal consequences
Warmongering: An Empty Strategy
Russia, China, and Iran are on course to hold joint military exercises in the Persian Gulf later this year or early 2022. In an interview with Sputnik, Russia’s ambassador to Tehran, Levan Dzhagaryan, asserted that the “main aim is to practice actions on ensuring international shipping safety, and combating sea
Kidnapping: Northern Nigeria’s Most Lucrative Industry
The international attention of kidnappings labelled #BringBackOurGirls in 2014 and #BringBackOurBoys in 2020 may have started a chain reaction in northern Nigeria Boko Haram shook the world in 2014 when they abducted 276 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno state. The international outcry for these girls
Australia Has An Opportunity To Mediate The Conflict In West Papua
The great power competition that has emerged between the United States and China over the Indo-Pacific has seen Australia and Indonesia enhance political linkages to retain their regional autonomy. This renewed cooperation between Canberra and Jakarta is described under the umbrella of the Plan of Action for the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive
