The Organization for World Peace

Talks About Canada Joining AUKUS, amid rising Eastern Asian tensions

Discussions for Canada Joining AUKUS Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair is discussing Canada’s potential membership of AUKUS, a partnership between Australia, United Kingdom and United States, to tackle the increasing threat of China`s military influence in the Asia-Pacific region. Canada`s membership would include discussing new military technologies, artificial intelligence and quantum

Paul Singh December 3, 2024

Pope Francis’ Call For Fair Treatment Of Workers In Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis highlighted the urgent need for fairness in Papua New Guinea (P.N.G.), focusing on worker rights and equitable resource management. During his Asia-Pacific tour to P.N.G., Pope Francis called for the fair treatment of workers by international companies. He specifically spoke out about the injustices of international companies in

Miles Gillan December 3, 2024

Contradicting Captures: U.S. Says El Chapo’s Son Surrendered, El Mayo Taken By Force

On 25 July, 2024, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of cartel kingpin El Chapo, and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, El Chapo’s former partner, were arrested by U.S. federal authorities. While Guzman surrendered voluntarily, Zambada was taken against his will. Murky circumstances surround the arrest of the two Sinaloa Cartel members, but

Emily Mrakovcic December 3, 2024

Thailand’s Political Paralysis

On August 18, 2024, Paetongtarn Shinawatra became Thailand’s 31st prime minister, making her the youngest prime minister in the country’s history. She is also Thailand’s second female prime minister, after her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand appointed a new prime minister after the previous one, Sretta Thavsin, was dismissed over an

Sapna Suresh December 2, 2024

Ecuador’s Plan to Welcome Foreign Military Bases Raises Questions Related to Security and Sovereignty

Daniel Noboa announced on September 16th, 2024 that he intends to reverse the policies of his predecessors and permit the establishment of foreign military bases in Andean country. Notably, he has invited the United States to reinstate its former military base in Manta as part of a renewed effort to

Victoria Martinez December 2, 2024

TikTok, Populism, And Politics: Romania Faces Unprecedented Electoral Uncertainty

Romania finds itself at a political crossroads following a dramatic first round of presidential elections that saw far-right candidate Călin Georgescu emerge as the frontrunner. His unexpected 22.95% of the vote, surpassing traditional political heavyweights, has thrown the country into turmoil. A recount, ordered by the Constitutional Court amid allegations

Ludovica Lasconi December 1, 2024

Georgia At A Crossroads: Protests Erupt Over Suspended EU Accession Talks

Georgia, a nation once celebrated as a beacon of democratic progress in the post-Soviet space, now finds itself embroiled in political turmoil. On November 30, 2024, the ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension of European Union (EU) accession talks until 2028, a decision that has reignited widespread protests in

Ludovica Lasconi December 1, 2024

A Step Towards Peace: Key Agreement Signed Between The DRC And Rwanda

The signing of a key document between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marks a significant development in an effort to address the devastating and deadly impact that the ongoing conflict between the Congolese army and various rebel groups has had, having resulted in the death and displacement

Joelle Drechsler December 1, 2024

Three Killed In Turkish Drone Strike On Iraqi Kurdistan

A September 5th strike carried out by a Turkish drone in Iraqi Kurdistan killed three in the Sulaimaniya region. This follows a handful of other attacks carried out by Türkiye, notably including an August 23rd strike that killed two female Kurdish journalists. Türkiye regularly conducts strikes on members of the

Benjamin Bigcraft November 30, 2024

Cuba’s National Grid Collapse: More Than Just An Energy Issue

Cuba’s national grid collapsed on 18 October 2024, leaving 10 million people without electricity. Many Cubans have reported that they are struggling without electrical power and are starting to lose food, which is already scarce. This crisis highlights not only the precarious state of the country’s infrastructure and economy but

Camila Pimentel November 30, 2024

Nicaragua’s Crackdown On Civil Society Continues As 1,500 NGOs Declared Illegal

The government of Nicaragua outlawed 1,500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on August 19th to crack down on the dissent against incumbent President Daniel Ortega. Organizations outlawed by the Nicaraguan government include religious, sports, and health organizations, according to an issue published on Monday by the government gazette, La Gaceta. The Nicaraguan

Longxuan (Barry) Yao November 29, 2024

The Fight Against Gender Apartheid In Afghanistan

Since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, extreme restrictions on the rights of women and girls have been rigorously imposed. More recently, a new morality order enacted by the Taliban titled the “Law on the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice,” has further stripped women of their

Alexandra Trantos November 29, 2024

Chinese And Philippine Vessels Collide In South China Sea With Larger Legal Issues Looming

A Chinese maritime militia vessel deliberately collided with one of two Philippine ships conducting a maritime patrol of territorial waters near the Philippines-controlled island of Thitu, as alleged by the Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). According to Reuters, this is not the first time this has happened,

Boris Halachev November 29, 2024

Civilians Continue To Bear The Brunt Of The Israeli-Hamas War

It has been a year since the Israel-Hamas war broke out after the terrorist attacks of October 7. Thousands of civilians have been killed on both sides since the outbreak of this conflict. The number is expected to rise with the recent outbreak of conflict in Southern Lebanon. While the

Diana Alfaro November 27, 2024

China’s Claim To Taiwan And The Rethinking Of Status Quo

Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te stated that it is “impossible” for the People’s Republic of China to become Taiwan’s motherland. China’s desire to claim Taiwan began shortly after the Republic of China government fled to Taiwan during the civil war. Xi Jinping, China’s president, has a vision that China will “surely

Miles Gillan November 27, 2024

Members Of The International Community Call For Venezuela To Release Full Vote Tallies

On 1 August 2024, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia released a joint statement calling Venezuela to release full vote tallies of its presidential election. On 28 July 2024, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (C.N.E.) declared Maduro won with 51% of the vote. However, the opposition claims to have access to 90% of

Diana Alfaro November 26, 2024

Fragile Ceasefire In Kurram: Addressing Decades Of Sectarian Strife In Pakistan

Pakistani authorities have negotiated a seven-day cease-fire following an outbreak of sectarian violence that claimed over 80 lives and injured 156 in the north-western district of Kurram. The violence erupted on Thursday when a gunman ambushed convoys of Shia Muslims traveling under police escort, leaving 40 people dead and sparking

Nathalie Zidan November 25, 2024

North Korean And Russian Relations Strengthen As West Worries

North Korean state media, KCNA, reported on November 2 that the foreign ministers of North Korea and Russia have reaffirmed their strategic partnership. North Korea Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and her Russian counterpart Sergei Viktorovich Lavrov held a summit in Moscow, despite concerns about Pyongyang’s involvement in the Russian-Ukrainian

Abigail Emslander November 25, 2024

Addressing Demographic Transitions: Securing a Future for Children

On World Children’s Day, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) released its flagship report, The State of the World’s Children 2024. This report delves into the pressing challenges that children may face by 2050. Among these challenges, global demographic shifts stand out as a transformative force reshaping childhood.

Akerke Kumisbek November 25, 2024

The Lasting Impact of U.S. Foreign Policy On Guatemala’s Struggle For A Strong Democracy

Following decades of governance by a vicious anti-communist military dictatorship, in 1985, Guatemala established a representative democracy. Despite the regime change, the country has continued to experience many social and political challenges, including corruption, high crime rates, and poverty. To fully understand the reasons for these issues, as well as

Alexandra Trantos November 25, 2024