Reports


Bloodshed Caused by Sinaloa Cartel Spreads In Mexico

Warring Violence in Sinaloa As of September 21, the violence in Sinaloa, Mexico has killed more than 50 people with 51 missing, according to Reuters. This violence leaves many towns, cities and neighboring states paralyzed. The government is  sending numerous soldiers to reassure safety in the region. According to Al

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The Human and Political Cost of the Israeli-Lebanese Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Lebanon, driven primarily by the longstanding enmity between Israel and Hezbollah, has escalated dramatically in recent months. On October 1, 2024, Israel launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon following nearly a year of sporadic exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. This action, which Israel

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Chapter 2: Women and Ethnic Conflicts (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Introduction The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the largest regional war in Europe after World War II, causing 278,000 deaths and more than 2 million refugees out of a population of more than 4.3 million. Irreconcilable differences between Serbs, Croats, and Muslims, the three major ethnic groups in the

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Two individuals holding Palestinian flags stand facing a man holding an Israel flag.

Iran Urges Muslim States To Cut Ties With Israel

On November 11th, 2023, Iran’s supreme leader – Ayatollah Khamenei – attended a joint summit between the Organization for Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League in Saudi Arabia. Reuters reports that while he was there, Khamenei pleaded with the other Muslim states to cut political and economic ties with Israel

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The Butcher’s Bill

We Deserve A Better Death Mosab Abu Toha, Palestinian Poet We deserve a better death. Our bodies are disfigured and twisted, Embroidered with bullets and shrapnel. Our names are pronounced incorrectly On the radio and TV. Our photos, plastered onto our gravestones disappear, Covered in the feces of birds and

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Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Why Women Leaders Are Key To Global Peace

As the world contends with escalating challenges like climate change, armed conflicts, and economic instability, a critical issue that continues to undermine global progress is gender inequality in leadership. Women, who make up half of the global population, remain underrepresented in key decision-making roles across all sectors. In 2024, women

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Hurricane Helene And Inequities In Disaster Recovery

Hurricane Helene has claimed over 50 lives and left behind devastating damage in Florida. This natural disaster highlights the growing threat posed by climate change and extreme weather events. Over the past decade, researchers have increasingly exposed the hidden truth of those disproportionately affected by such disasters. Among these vulnerable

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Governing Trust: How Mexico’s Political Landscape Shapes Public Belief

Introduction: Mexico’s landscape is extremely complex, with numerous events occurring simultaneously. This complexity cuts across political, social, cultural, economic, environmental, human rights, and security spheres, all of which are interconnected and difficult to discuss in isolation. For example, political, social, environmental, and security concerns are entwined with conflicts between indigenous

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Nuclear Issues in East Asia: Implications for Peace and Stability

Chapter 1. Nuclear Issues in East Asia: Implications for Peace and Stability Introduction Nuclear technology is inherently political due to its military utility and energy production capabilities. This report aims to examine nuclear issues and the implications of nuclear-induced accidents on regional stability and security in East Asia. Nuclear technology

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