Antony Blinken Visits Haiti and the Dominican Republic Supporting the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Mission (MSS) in Haiti

By Jose Aguilar Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Transitional Presidential Council President Edgard Leblanc On September 6, Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, visited Haiti to meet with Haitian Prime Minister, Gary Conville, and with the Transitional Council. Blinken’s visit to the island ensures the United States’ support to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Mission (MSS)... Continue Reading →

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International Outcry Following the Tragic Death of Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei

By Sarah Holmes Rebecca Cheptegei After competing in the Women’s Marathlon at the Olypmic Games in Paris less than a month ago, Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday in a Kenyan hospital. She had suffered burns to 80% of her body in a domestic violence attack by her partner. The recent death of... Continue Reading →

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Shifts in the Auto Industry Shake Major Players

By Connor Foster Volkswagen plant The automotive industry is going through major changes as the popularity of electric vehicles grows and the influence of Chinese industry spreads. The German economy in particular is struggling with these shifts because of its reliance on the automotive, engineering, and manufacturing industries. For the first time in the company’s... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2024 0

Trucker Protests in Colombia Strike a Deal

By Sophie Ritzenthaler Fuel Truck Truckers around Colombia have been protesting higher diesel fuel prices since last Saturday, August 31st, with protests intensifying on Tuesday. These protests come after the government announced a 26 cent increase per gallon. Truckers blocked roads across the country and police reported 120 permanent blockades at one point, forcing people... Continue Reading →

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Former Philippine Mayor Under Investigation for Involvement in Cyber-scam Operations

By Lexi Dean Alice Guo mug shot Alice Guo, former mayor of a town in the Philippines, fled the country in July and failed to cooperate with the Philippine Senate in investigations of her association with Chinese criminal syndicates. This week, police arrested Guo in Indonesia and deported her to Manila on Friday where she... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2024 0

The First Far-Right Return to Germany Since the End of WWII

By Matthew Grace Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) The far-right Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) party has won two state elections in the East German states of Thuringia and Saxony. This far-right sweep has not been seen in Germany since the end of the Second World War after the collapse of fascism. On Sunday, September 2nd, the... Continue Reading →

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Gaza’s Fragile Humanitarian Pauses & Polio Vaccination Efforts Overshadowed by Continued Conflict”

By BeDard, Abigail Vaccine Delivery at Gaza Despite a recent agreement between the Israeli government and Hamas to create humanitarian pause zones in Gaza to allow for the administration of polio vaccines to children, violence continues to rage both in and outside of the enclave. The UN’s vaccination campaign began back on September 1st, in... Continue Reading →

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Tunisia’s Democratic Decline: Electoral Exclusions and Authoritarian Grip

By William Crawford President Kais Saied Only two electoral challengers to current Tunisian President Kais Saied have been approved to run in Tunisia’s elections in October. The decision to allow just two challengers, made by the country’s electoral authorities, comes in direct opposition to a decision by the highest administrative court in Tunisia, which ruled... Continue Reading →

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Maldivian Leadership Seeks Closer Ties with China

Written by Lexi Dean | May 1, 2024 Mohamed Muizzu’s President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), won parliamentary elections last week obtaining the majority. The PNC turn results were unexpected beating the previous majority, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Mr. Muizzu campaigned on a “India out” platform that would get rid... Continue Reading →

May 1, 2024 0

Noboa’s Referendum on Security Succeeds, Paving Way for Militarized Security

Written by Joseph Cain | May 1, 2024 President Daniel Noboa & Lavinia Valbonesi In Ecuador, a primarily security-focused referendum was held on April 21st aimed at addressing rising violence fueled by the drug trade amid increasing pressure from the Ecuadorian populace for solutions from the state. The result of the referendum, pushed by President... Continue Reading →

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