2024 Paris Olympics – The Whole World is Watching
It would be an understatement to say that the Olympics is a monumental event that touches the hearts of everyone around the world. To some, the Olympics is a sporting…
Mexico’s First Female President & the World’s 29th Female Head of Government
According to Courthouse News, some of President Sheinbaum’s promises during her presidency include scholarships for basic education, better salaries for teachers, increases in minimum wage, harder crack-downs on crime including…
Global Impacts of U.S. AI Policy: Balancing Regulation, Competition, and Optimism
U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law hearing on artificial intelligence. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation and Competition Between COVID-19, global conflicts, democratic backsliding, and…
Mexico’s First Female President & the World’s 29th Female Head of Government
From Reuters, “‘for the first time in the 200 years of the republic I will become the first woman president of Mexico,’ Sheinbaum told supporters to loud cheers of ‘president,…
What is “All Eyes on Rafah”?: A Social Media Slogan Turned Social Advocacy Movement
Following an Israeli ground offensive operation in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, an AI-generated image containing the slogan “All Eyes on Rafah” gained attention after over 40…
Interruption of Ramadan Might Bring Chaos into the World Order
Ramadan has come to an end. However, peace in the Middle East is yet to be established. During this year’s Ramadan, which started from March 10 to April 9, the…
A Safe Games for All: Deterring Terrorism at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are set to begin in four months’ time, taking account of the security preparations needed to deter terrorism and other acts of violent extremism…
Unraveling Alliances: Texas A&M’s Decision and the Future of Qatar’s Educational Diplomacy
Qatar's public education diplomacy took an unexpected turn as Texas A&M ended its 21-year long-term education alliance with Qatar with immediate plans to end operations in Qatar by 2028. The…
Tackling Terror in the Sahel: Steps to Counter Resurgent Islamist Militancy in the Lake Chad Basin Region
A spate of mass kidnappings this past week shook Nigeria, underscoring the persistent threat of Islamist militant groups operating in the Lake Chad Basin (LCB) region and the need for…
Sweden’s Right of Passage: A Game Changer In Global Politics
Sweden's official entrance marks a historic step as it became the 32nd member of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on March 7, 2024.
Why Haiti’s City Center Is at War: Gang Violence and Political Turmoil
Haiti, a nation surrounded by political instability and social unrest for decades, is once again surrounded by chaos as armed gangs take control of its streets. Current events have highlighted…
Why the West Gets Russia Wrong: Historical Impasses to Achieving Peace in Ukraine
As the Russo-Ukrainian War enters its third year of full-scale kinetic conflict, the majority of Western politicians, media, and defense analysts contend that continued Western military aid to Ukraine is…
What Is The Significance of Navalny’s Death?
February 16th, 2024 signified the loss of another hope for the reconstruction of law and order in modern Russian society. Alexei Navalny was an active opposition to Putin. Navalny started…
El Salvador’s New President: Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez
Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez is the 43rd President of El Salvador and has recently been re-elected despite discussion of his re-election being unconstitutional. Prior to his time as President of…
Looking Ahead: Argentina Under Milei
On Nov. 19, 2023, Libertarian Party presidential candidate Javier Meili defeated Union For The Homeland candidate Sergio Massa in a runoff election for the Argentine presidency with 55.7% of votes,…
The Maldives: An Intersection of Climate Crisis and International Politics
Turquoise water gently moves over soft, white sands. Palm trees dot the landscape. Boardwalks lead to over-water huts, showcasing its appeal as a favorite destination for tourists. Behind these picturesque…
Ukraine: What is Currently Happening?
Soon, another year is coming to an end and the holidays are arriving but Ukraine and Russia are still at war. We are entering a time in the Russo-Ukrainian War…
LTG H.R. McMaster (Ret.): Qualified for Duty
Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster (R.) (Herbert Raymond) was born in Philadelphia on July 24, 1962. Upon graduation from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1984, McMaster served as…
The Shia Minority and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Threat
Islam, one of the world's major religions, has numerous sects among its following with Shia being one that is prominent in the Middle East. While states such as Iraq and…
Mexican-American Veterans: Post-World War II Struggles
When looking back at World War II and U.S. veterans, the perspective of thousands of White and Black soldiers is heavily presented. Little to no perspective of the thousands of…
