By Sam Dantzler In December 2024, approximately 12,000 North Korean troops were deployed to the front lines of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, providing support to Russian forces in various roles. Their involvement included aiding in repelling a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region that began the previous August. Ukrainian forces have reported that the North... Continue Reading →
By Lexi Dean The proliferation of scam operations and illegal cyber-ploys across Southeast Asia gave rise to a wave of concern back in 2023. This concern led to crackdowns on these operations, which have continued this week, as Thailand received over 250 victims of human trafficking from a Myanma militia who freed workers from scam... Continue Reading →
By Abby Bedard The Israel-Hamas ceasefire hangs by a thread amid accusations that both sides have violated the agreed upon terms. Earlier last week, Hamas announced their intent to delay the hostage release scheduled for Saturday, claiming that Israel failed to deliver necessary aid, such as tents and heavy machinery and continues to carry out... Continue Reading →
By Cora Kirby The Trump administration is continuing its deportation efforts and sent undocumented immigrants to Panama this week. A military plane left California on Wednesday night with more than 100 migrants from countries including Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. This development comes after a recent meeting in Panama between President José Raúl Mulino of... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is no stranger to disease outbreaks such as malaria, Mpox, and dengue fever. This is due to warm climate, rich biodiversity, weak public health systems, malnutrition, and various other factors. While some diseases are a constant challenge, others emerge as sudden outbreaks like the Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) and... Continue Reading →
By John W. Parks Central Asia’s open doors have increasingly welcomed foreign investment over the decade. Though China throws large swaths of money at the region, the West (the U.S. and Europe) are not sitting the bench in this great game. Western interests and investments in Central Asia reflect the increasingly globalized nature of the... Continue Reading →
By Lauren Ho Thirty-one Maoist rebels were killed by Indian security forces on February 9, 2025 in Chhattisgarh. Beginning in the 1920s, India’s communist political movement has grown but it was not until the 60s did it experience its first armed uprising. As the movement grew, it was re-termed by the Indian government as Left-Wing... Continue Reading →
By Lexi Dean After student-led protests ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last summer for corruption and human rights abuses, Hasina fled to India. Over 800 people were killed and 20,000 were injured by government authorities under Hasina in these uprisings. Last week Hasina gave a controversial speech from India attempting to discredit the July... Continue Reading →
Welcome to a new issue of the Patterson Journal! We have a great selection of articles for you, including: Sam Dantzler's essay on China's reaction to Trump's second administration, South Africa's controversial new land expropriation law, Syrian reconstruction efforts, and further articles about events in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Mexico, the Philippines, and the Baltic States.Please enjoy!-Julian... Continue Reading →
Sam Dantzler Following Election Day 2024 in the United States, China has braced for the impact of Trump 2.0. In the months between November 5th and Inauguration Day, Beijing’s leadership has been evaluating the outcome of Trump’s election and its implications on broader Chinese grand strategy. Trump’s first term was defined by aggressive diplomatic posturing... Continue Reading →
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