Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in the DRC: Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Seize Goma, Thousands Killed and Displaced
Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in the DRC: Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Seize Goma, Thousands Killed and Displaced On January 26th, the humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) escalated, when the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels reached Goma, an important city in the South Kivu region. By the following day, January 27,

Chapter 3: Women As Participants In Ethnic Conflicts – Tamil Women In The Sri Lankan Civil War
The previous chapter explained why sexual violence was so widespread against women during the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conversely, this chapter will demonstrate that women are not only the victims of violence in conflict zones, but they can also be perpetrators. Taking the Sri Lankan Civil War as a

China-US: Ever-Rising Tensions: Require Effective Soft Powers (Partnership and Diplomacy)
The ongoing competition between the United States and China has reshaped the structure of international relations, giving rise to new forms of state-to-state interactions and new frameworks for analyzing these relations, as was highlighted two years ago by the Texas National Security Review Journal in its article, “The Growing Rivalry

America’s New International Policy
On Monday, January 20th, 2025, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. After a victory against Former Vice President Kamala Harris, President Trump will serve as president for his second term, being the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms—the first

The Environmental Impact Of Artificial Intelligence
As vast resources are poured into the creation of new AI models, the technology is quickly being integrated into industries across the globe. Unfortunately, the development of this new technology has not been done with social and environmental implications in mind, and policymakers are now trying to catch up and
New BRICS-Nigeria Partnership Highlights Developing World’s Growing Economic Influence
On January 17, Brazil announced that Nigeria would be joining as a partner with the intergovernmental organization BRICS. BRICS was formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China– with South Africa joining in 2010– to balance out the wealthy, developed nations making up the Group of 7 (G7). Iran,

The Urgent Need for Peaceful Solutions and Inclusive Action in Myanmar
Myanmar has suffered decades of political instability and conflict. The Southeast Asian country has now emerged as a top priority on the 2025 Emergency Watchlist compiled by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The reasons behind this stem from the escalating violence, political turmoil, and climate-related disasters that have placed millions

Future Migration Policies: Divides and Bridges
Migration is a key topic to consider taking a new stance on in the next decade. Not only has it become a significant issue in the European Union (E.U.), but it has also become a worldwide phenomenon. This topic has long predated the European Syrian and Ukrainian crises, with economic

Remembering Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Of India
Former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on December 26, 2024. Dr. Manmohan Singh served as Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 and was affiliated with India’s National Congress Party. Singh was the first Sikh politician to become a leader of

As Wildfires Blaze In Southern California, Experts Find Climate Change To Be An Underlying Cause
Since January 7th, several devastating wildfires have spread throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, quickly becoming one of the worst fire events in California’s history. Reports find that a total of nine separate fires ignited in the region over the last week. Several of the fires have since been contained,

State-Sponsored Violence: Iran’s Proxy Conflict With Israel Spills Into The West
The intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel has manifested itself not only in the Middle East but also in Western countries through alleged Iranian-linked assassination and abduction plots. Since 2020, a notable escalation in these incidents has been observed, with at least 33 such plots reported across Europe and the

War In Gaza: What Must Change In The Newest Round Of Ceasefire Negotiations
Although ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Palestine are set to restart in the upcoming days, the conflict has once again escalated with a series of attacks in northern Gaza, leaving over 70 people dead in two days (Reuters). Israeli airstrikes in early January targeted the Al-Mawasi district of Gaza, which

Elon Musk Faces Backlash For Throwing Support To A Right-Wing Political Group In Germany
Elon Musk, the new leader of the Department of Government Efficiency for the United States and the C.E.O. of Tesla and SpaceX, has faced strong opposition for backing Germany’s far-right party, the A.f.D. In a popular German news source called the Welt am Sonntag, Elon Musk said that the A.f.D.

A Brief Examination Of 21st Century China-North Korea Relations
June 20th, 2019. A gentle breeze caresses the streets of Pyongyang, an unusual reprieve from summer’s warmth. The city, cloaked in its austere rhythm, seemed momentarily softened, as if exhaling. Yet at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, the air was charged—not with weather, but with anticipation. The coolness outside was a

French Territory Mayotte Faces Unimaginable Destruction From Cyclone Chido
On December 14th, the French archipelago Mayotte, which is located in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar, was hit by Cyclone Chido, the deadliest natural disaster that the area has experienced in over 90 years. The storm caused intense chaos, destroying the homes of around 100,000 residents, cutting off