Netanyahu Wins Election for Prime Minister Despite Corruption Trial By Bushra Bani-Salman Benjamin Netanyahu lost his position as Prime Minister last year due to corruption charges but will now return as Prime Minister. Netanyahu’s allies also won 64 seats in the legislature, leaving current Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s allies with 51 seats. Netanyahu governed Israel... Continue Reading →
Lula’s Victory, Bolsonaro’s Defeat
On Sunday, October 30th, leftist candidate Luiz Lula won the presidential election by an incredibly small margin of 50.1% to Bolsonaro’s 49.1%. Lula has promised to “end hunger, zero tolerance for deforestation in the Amazon…and restore democracy to Brazil". He will overturn many of Bolsonaro’s policies, including pro-gun measures, and plans to restore Brazil’s leadership on climate change.
Weekly Update: October 24, 2022
Its Xi’s Party Now By Camden Hanley This week the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held their 20th Party Congress. A Party Congress is a large meeting held every five years where, among other things, the people who will be on the Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) for the next five years are revealed. Those who are... Continue Reading →
The Meridian Summit & Tackling Washington, D.C.
This weekend, a group of Patterson students travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend the Meridian Summit at the United States Institute of Peace. The Summit was split into two locations: the Main Stage and the Innovation Stage. The Main Stage primarily focused on what was called “The Global Divide,” focusing on this incredible divide between those who have access to the internet and those who do not. The Innovation Stage, however, focused on a variety of issues including inclusivity in cyber careers as well as cybersecurity.
The South China Sea, Chinese Aggression, & Alleged Assault: The Fall Simulation
The 2022 annual Army War College Simulation focused on challenges within the South China Sea this year. Students represented the delegations from the United States, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Japan. They were given the background to the conflict and a list of red line objectives they were expected to achieve throughout negotiation sessions.
Haiti: Is U.N. Intervention Enough?
Last month, armed gangs blocked the main fuel terminal in the capital of Port-au-Prince and severed access to aid routes. The people took to the streets in protest of the higher fuel and food prices, as half the country is now experiencing acute hunger. Not only are the people hungry, but the country is also combatting a cholera outbreak. “Lack of access to clean water and sanitation, pervasive food insecurity, and inadequate health care create perfect conditions for a dangerous cholera outbreak”.
Weekly Update: October 17, 2022
Peruvian President Faces Constitutional Complaint By Ciara Perez Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is facing a constitutional complaint alleging that he is leading a corruption ring within the government. This complaint was filed by Attorney General Patricia Benavides. Whereas presidents typically have immunity against criminal charges, the filing of a constitutional complaint gives Congress a loophole... Continue Reading →
Peruvian President Faces Constitutional Complaint
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is facing a constitutional complaint alleging that he is leading a corruption ring within the government. This complaint was filed by Attorney General Patricia Benavides. Whereas presidents typically have immunity against criminal charges, the filing of a constitutional complaint gives Congress a loophole to carry out its own trial. The complaint “will be examined by parliament and could lead to President Castillo’s suspension from office if more than 65 of the 130 members were to vote in favor”.
Weekly Update: October 3, 2022
Roots In Murder and Distrustful Partnerships for Democracy By William Lucht Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti by the Sudanese, has recently attempted to align himself with the pro-democratic movement which still seeks peaceful democratization in the wake of decades of tragedy. One may recall the rule of Omar Al-Bashir who took power in a... Continue Reading →
Cuba Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
The referendum on Sunday, September 25th, was a vote on Cuba’s proposed Family Code. According to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who was a big proponent for the Family Code, the hope behind this referendum was to abolish “prejudices and taboos that have been ingrained in Cuban society”. Prior to the election, the Family Code had undergone 25 drafts and had incorporated several thousand suggestions of what the public hoped to achieve.
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