Opinion

Opinion pieces on JPI offer readers a glimpse into the writer’s personal perspective and viewpoints. They are deliberately subjective, aiming to persuade and advocate for a particular position, often employing rhetoric or evoking emotion. Our writers often use their own experiences, research, or analysis to support their opinions and build a compelling case.

The Second Trump Presidency Could Deepen the Rift Between US-EU Tech Cooperation

Corinne Lattermann December 9, 2024

The United States and the European Union (EU) are “bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million...

Banning Aid, Firing Critics: Netanyahu’s Latest Power Plays Spell Disaster for Palestinians

Maya Nir November 17, 2024

On November 8, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the next Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, who will take...

The Journey of the Palestinian Corpse: A Mysterious Path and a Stolen Right

Samar AlQawasmi November 8, 2024

On earth, the soil is the body’s inevitable cradle. But, with Palestinian bodies, exceptions may be present. This means a...

Misogyny and Racism on Full Display in the 2024 Presidential Election

Makenzie Rodrigues November 3, 2024

The moment I saw the news that Joe Biden dropped out of the U.S. Presidential race, my heart dropped to...

Immigration Policy: What Happened to the Kamala Harris We Thought We Knew?

Sab Feldman October 25, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris's recent pivot on immigration policy has left many supporters bewildered and disheartened. Once a beacon of...

Photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt in a black dress with white accessories and white hat on yellow background.

Eleanor: The Most Powerful of the Roosevelts

Sara Radovic October 11, 2024

In a political and diplomatic sphere predominated by men, including men of her own family, Eleanor Roosevelt proved to be...

Highlights from Biden’s State of the Union Address

Makenzie Rodrigues May 15, 2024

Many Democrats going into the State of the Union (SOTU) address on March 7, 2024 had the overwhelming feeling that...

Milei Takes Argentina: Shifting Tides in Latin American Political Representation

Carolina Xavier February 9, 2024

On Nov. 19, ultra-right-wing and self-described anarcho-capitalist candidate Javier Milei took the Argentine presidential elections with 55,69% of the total...