Reports


The International Response To American Policies

As the United States of America has to become acquainted once again with recently re-elected President Donald Trump, so does the rest of the world. It appears there is more tension following the clarification of his international policies than there is peace. The international community – alliances, the balance of

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Paper bills and coins in different currencies. Pic: McZusatz via Wikimedia Commons

Tariff Wars And U.S. Dependency On Other Nations  

A tariff war is defined as an economic conflict, in a protectionist fashion, in which states raise or implement tariffs or other types of trade barriers against each other. In the last two months, the United States has raised tariffs, whether briefly imposed or otherwise, on about 90 nations, including

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Hell Joseon: The Birth Crisis And Generational Discontent In South Korea

In recent decades, South Korea has endured a severe demographic crisis due to the continuous decline in the birth rate. In a highly competitive society marked by strong economic pressures, gender inequalities, and traditional cultural expectations, an increasing number of young Koreans are struggling to create a stable future and

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The Human Cost Of Migration In Lampedusa

Lampedusa, an island located between Sicily and Tunisia, is one of the main entry points for migrants travelling from North Africa, particularly from Tunisia and Libya, seeking refuge and improved living conditions in Europe. The reception center, known as the Centro di Primo Accoglienza, was initially designed to hold about

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Deportations to Venezuela Explained

Since the beginning of Trump’s campaign for the 2024 presidential election, he made promises regarding mass deportations of migrants, claiming that it must be done for the betterment of the country. On his first day in office, “Trump took executive action to stop the invasion at the southern border and

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Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens With Renewed War

On 15 March 2025, thousands of Palestinians were displaced once again and over 400 casualties were reported after a wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, marking an end to the nearly two month-long ceasefire. Israel blames Hamas’ failure to release more hostages before further negotiations took place for the renewed

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Cryptogate: Milei’s Crypto Scandal And Its Threat To Economic Rights

On February 14th, 2025, Argentinian president Javier Milei enthusiastically promoted the cryptocurrency $Libra, promising it would raise money for small businesses and strengthen the Argentine economy. Following the promotion, the price of the meme coin spiked, and the token’s market value reached 4 billion dollars. However, a few hours after

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Migrants As Political Instruments: The Hidden Strategy Of Securitisation

Introduction Migration in Europe has found itself at a crossroads between human rights, globalisation, and state sovereignty. The world underwent a significant shift between the 1960s and 2000, prefaced by globalisation. This phenomenon deterred the state control countries once had, and pushed for global economic interdependence. As states became more

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The Health And Climate Impacts Of Air Pollution

99% of the world’s population is exposed to air pollution that exceeds the health standards of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.). According to U.N.I.C.E.F., polluted air can lead to serious health issues, including lung damage, cardiovascular disease, and hindered brain development. The W.H.O. estimates that air pollution causes seven million

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