April 16, 2023 written by Ciara Perez Ciudad Juárez in northern Mexico “has long prided itself on absorbing waves of newcomers” and has served as a pitstop for migrants aiming to enter the United States. However, it has turned into a permanent hub for those who have been sent back by U.S. authorities or who... Continue Reading →
Hurricanes, Ambassadors, & Authoritarianism
Written by Elliott Cochran September 26, 2022 Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Fiona was a category 4 hurricane and unleashed mass devastation. The storm caused massive flooding on the island then made its way to the Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos. The storm’s level of destruction hasn’t been seen since 2017. The... Continue Reading →
A Bolstering National Security & the Indigenous Community’s Big Win
Written by Elliott Cochran - September 12, 2022 Mexico’s Congress voted to give control of the National Guard to the Army. Mexico’s National Guard is a civilian led organization. The decision has caused concern throughout the country due to the militarization of public security. The National Guard was created in 2019, and the security force... Continue Reading →
The Patterson Journal of International Affairs 