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Evan Stubbs examines the deepening relationship between Israel and Taiwan, highlighting their shared struggles with geopolitical isolation and existential threats, which have fostered significant military, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Alexandra Huggins explores how Rwanda’s gacaca courts, focusing on restorative justice and reconciliation, helped heal deep societal divides and promote lasting peace after the genocide.
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Evan Stubbs examines the deepening relationship between Israel and Taiwan, highlighting their shared struggles with geopolitical isolation and existential threats, which have fostered significant military, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Alexandra Huggins explores how Rwanda’s gacaca courts, focusing on restorative justice and reconciliation, helped heal deep societal divides and promote lasting peace after the genocide.
Branson Gillispie analyzes the disqualification of Georgia’s 2009 Eurovision entry “We Don’t Wanna Put In,” a protest song aimed at Vladimir Putin. The banning of the song underscores the complexities of politics within Eurovision and exemplifies creative resistance and contentious politics on an international stage.
Graham Owens investigates the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) control over the sports industry, detailing how the IRGC uses its influence to suppress dissent, particularly among female athletes, and to reinforce its political and economic power.
Stacey Nicole Bellido discusses how global care chains (GCCs) support global economic activities and urges better protection and understanding of those in GCCs through improved data, infrastructure, and international cooperation.
Marina Carneiro de Castro examines the United States’ ongoing blockade of the WTO Appellate Body and its effects on global trade.
Sera Yun discusses the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in bridging the infrastructure financing gap, emphasizing their benefits in financial sustainability, innovation, and sustainable development, especially in a de-globalizing world.
Katha Ray explores the impact of the prolonged conflict in Côte d'Ivoire on youth and stresses the importance of including young people in peacebuilding efforts to address the root causes of violence and promote sustainable peace.
Jheel Doshi explores the Japan to North Korea repatriation program, revealing the manipulation and hardship of ethnic Koreans through geopolitical strategies and propaganda.
Ryan Nabil discusses the challenges of establishing a global AI governance body to more effectively address the diverse and complex issues posed by AI across different domains.
Ciel Qi analyzes China's progress in quantum communications and its implications for U.S. national security, recommending a cautious approach to quantum technology adoption and addressing potential intelligence asymmetries.
Jillian Talenda discusses the challenges quantum computing presents to U.S. diplomatic communication security, advocating for advancements in post-quantum cryptography and policy reforms to protect against espionage and maintain a competitive edge in global cybersecurity.
Soumya Chaturvedi argues that the signing of the IMEC MoU at the G20 Summit aims to foster connectivity between India, the Middle East, and Europe, while strategically diversifying economic relations away from China's BRI influence.
DJ Rosenthal examines the complexity of Hamas's role in Israeli-Palestinian relations, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deeper issues of violent extremism beyond immediate military responses.
Inês Raquel reflects on attending the annual Victory Day celebrations in Russia back in 2019 in the face of Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine.
Ryan Sutherland explores decolonization efforts within international development, noting their shortcomings and proposing possible solutions and encouraging trends.
Sarvinoz Mamadjonova finds that women in Uzbekistan are more likely to work in low-wage sectors and hold the lowest-paying positions.
How has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affected Eurasia? Nazerke Mukhlissova analyzes the legal, political, and economic bases of regional integration projects in the region and explores the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.