On Elections and the Peaceful Transfer of Power, Part Two & Reactions to the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Written by Osetemega Iribiri - September 12, 2022 As a follow-up to last week’s report on Kenya’s presidential election: Kenya’s Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, outrightly dismissed Raila Odinga’s claims of election rigging and irregularities. The decision was a stinging defeat for Odinga, who has persistently contested for the presidential seat five... Continue Reading →

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A Bolstering National Security & the Indigenous Community’s Big Win

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 was designed to help bolster national security. Mexico has struggled to create a law enforcement force that can combat the drug cartel while also being a civilian law enforcement.

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New Chilean Constitution Rejected by the People

On September 4, 2022, 13 million Chilean’s participated in a mandatory vote of the newly drafted constitution, which would drastically change the institutional structure of society and the rights of the people. The results were unexpected. Almost 62% of people voted against the proposed draft, compared to the 80% of people who had supported the idea of a constitutional referendum when it was proposed in October 2020. The proposed constitution had 388 articles and was 178 pages long, and included “issues like gender equality, environmental protections and Indigenous rights throughout the document” (Politi, 2022). It would have made Chile “the guarantor of more than 100 rights, more than any other national constitution in the world”.

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Is Solar Energy the Future of North Africa? 

Written by William Lucht - September 12, 2022 As climate change continues to affect our planet in multipolar ways, many governments have taken steps to achieve net neutral carbon emission or have started transitioning into renewable energy. While oil rich Middle Eastern states have enjoyed powerful influence in the energy sector, some up and comers... Continue Reading →

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New Taiwan Arms Sale

Written by Camden Hanley - September 12, 2022 The US has approved a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. The package includes 60 harpoon anti-ship missiles, 100 sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and logistics support for Taiwan’s Surveillance Radar program. The logistical support comprises the largest portion of the package at $665.4 million, with $355 million for... Continue Reading →

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Amending Chile’s Constitution

On September 4th, the people of Chile will vote on a new constitution. Protests have erupted across the country as people worry over water rights, giving authority over mining rights to the state, and the possibility of corruption.

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