Monday Memo | Military Moves, Elections, Protests
Africa “US withdraws troops from base in Chad following government demand” The withdrawal of US troops comes a month after...
Monday Memo
Welcome to our bi-weekly Monday Memo (previously called Monday Briefing), your gateway to a well-rounded understanding of the world’s dynamics, the latest happenings in the United States, and the pulse of the city that never sleeps, New York. From delving into the complex landscape of international relations to staying informed about the latest developments shaping the United States and discovering the stories and events that make New York City the vibrant metropolis it is, our Monday Memo offers you comprehensive insights and a unique bi-weekly format that ensures you are fully equipped to understand the bigger picture.
Monday Memo | Sanctions, Foreign Support, Escalation Concerns
Africa “Kenya doctor strike: The public caught between the medics and the government” A month-long doctor’s strike severely impacts the...
Monday Memo | Cross-Border Conflicts, Humanitarian Crises, Changing Legislature
Africa “Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry” A severe drought in rural Zimbabwe has caused widespread food shortages....
Monday Memo | Controversial Votes, Resignations, Escalating Conflicts
Asia and the Pacific “Vietnam’s president resigns, raising questions over stability” Only a year after his election, the Vietnamese Communist...
Monday Memo | Humanitarian Crises, Military Disputes, Historic Decisions
Asia and the Pacific “South Korea Moves to Suspend Licenses of Thousands of Protesting Doctors” After weeks of protests opposing...
Monday Memo | US Veto on Ceasefire, Testimonies of College Presidents Criticized, Threats to Right-to-Shelter
World US Vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire On December 8, 2023, the United States vetoed a UN Security...
Monday Memo | Israel-Hamas truce, Bilateral talk between the US and China, Budget cuts to the NYC’s budget
World Israel-Hamas truce extends After 48 days of conflict following Hamas' October 7 attack, a four-day truce between Israel and...
Monday Memo | Healthcare Horrors in the Middle East, GOP Debates Foreign Policy, and NYC’s Migrant Shelter Woes
World In the Line of Fire: Hospitals and Lives at Risk The current casualty count reports 1,405 dead and 5,600...
Monday Memo | Israel-Gaza Conflict’s Ripple Effects
World Israel-Gaza Crisis On October 7, 2023, a significant escalation unfolded in the Israel-Gaza conflict when Hamas launched a large-scale...
Monday Briefing | October 4
Photo courtesy of cnn.com Stories to follow: Country-wide protests against Bolsonaro demanding his impeachment On Saturday, tens of thousands of...
