Political Analysis

Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War and China’s Policy Responses

Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War and China’s Policy Responses

By Tehreem Nihar on December 7, 2020

Since China's accession to the WTO, trade between China and the U.S. has been increasing over time.

A New Hope for an Impoverished African Nation?

A New Hope for an Impoverished African Nation?

By Nswana Samukonga on November 16, 2020

Like many other African nations, Zambia has had its toil with corruption.

What Does the Abraham Accord Mean for India? Photo courtesy of Geo.tv

What Does the Abraham Accord Mean for India?

By Vanisha Sampat on September 14, 2020

On August 13, Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced normalization of their relations. This deal, known as the Abraham Accord, was brokered by United...

COVID-19 Presents Challenges for Religious Expression in the U.S.

COVID-19 Presents Challenges for Religious Expression in the U.S.

By Emilia Otte on May 19, 2020

A closed church during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Licensed for reuse. Religious institutions across the U.S. are filing lawsuits against their state and local...

Panic in Morocco is Not (Only) Coronavirus Related

Panic in Morocco is Not (Only) Coronavirus Related

By Marina Guimarães on May 11, 2020

Photo from DW. The lives of thousands of men in Morocco have been turned upside down. Vulnerability, exposure and fear are some of the words...

Activists Work to Keep Young Immigrant Dreams Alive

Activists Work to Keep Young Immigrant Dreams Alive

By Marina Guimarães on December 19, 2019

March and rally/protest in response to the rescission of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in New York City on September 9, 2017. The march...

Is Lebanon Headed to More Secular Politics?

Is Lebanon Headed to More Secular Politics?

By Zeinab Fayad on December 6, 2019

Traces from the Lebanese Civil War. Photo by Bertil Videt/Wikimedia Commons Before the inception of the Lebanese republic, the Lebanese political system functioned as a multi-confessional...

The Uniting Power of Trump’s Immigration Policies

The Uniting Power of Trump’s Immigration Policies

By Susanne Schweitzer on November 26, 2019

About 3000 people gathered in Powderhorn Park to stand in solidarity with immigrants and refugees. The protesters spoke against Donald Trump's immigration ban and the...

Japan sends mixed signals as they push for ‘World Free of Nuclear Weapons’

Japan sends mixed signals as they push for ‘World Free of Nuclear Weapons’

By Erika Wakabayashi on October 29, 2019

President Donald J. Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an expanded bilateral meeting Friday, April 26, 2019, in the Cabinet Room of...

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Opinion

The Pandora Papers: Why You Should Care

The Pandora Papers: Why You Should Care

By Roya Lotfi

On Sunday, October 3rd, various media organizations worldwide reported on the leak of around 11.9 million files that revealed how some of the wealthiest individuals around the world––including world leaders, government officials, monarchs, celebrities, and business leaders––hid their assets through wealth concealment and tax avoidance strategies.

Will China Become the New Middle East Power Broker?

Will China Become the New Middle East Power Broker?

By Neal Caldwell

As the United States draws down its presence in the Middle East, many in the international community are wondering what actor might step in to fill the supposed power vacuum that will be left in place of the region’s main security broker.

The Regulatory Crackdown: Xi’s Reforms Miss the Mark

The Regulatory Crackdown: Xi’s Reforms Miss the Mark

By Srijan Shukla

The prospect of China’s superstar real estate giant, Evergrande Group, defaulting on an offshore coupon payment of $84 million sent panic waves across the global investing community.

Getting Your Favorite Chocolate May Come at a Price

Getting Your Favorite Chocolate May Come at a Price

By Nswana Samukonga

Although fruits and vegetables are great for our health, sometimes we crave foods that will satisfy our sweet tooth. For many, that means chocolate. Chocolate...

For Developing Countries, Desire to Grow Overpowers Climate Change Activism

For Developing Countries, Desire to Grow Overpowers Climate Change Activism

By Vanisha Sampat

Climate change activism tends to advocate for changes in individual lifestyles as a solution for global heating.

COVID-19 Reaches the Gig Economy

COVID-19 Reaches the Gig Economy

By Emmy Freedman

Photo: (Left) Image of a dog in Brooklyn. Courtesy of Emmy Freedman (Right) NYC MTA worker sanitizing card swipe stations during COVID-19. Courtesy of Wikimedia...

Iran May Be Disappointed When China’s Commitment is Tested

Iran May Be Disappointed When China’s Commitment is Tested

By Daniel Gulda

In his spare time, Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif likes reminding his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Iran is finally ready to take on...

The Global Community Has Finally Agreed On Something, But It’s Not World Peace

The Global Community Has Finally Agreed On Something, But It’s Not World Peace

By Melanie Mercado

Barrier infrastructure along the U.S. - Mexico border near Nogales, AZ, on February 4, 2019. Photo: Robert Bushell / Wikimedia Commons In a world where...

Tackling Corruption is the Best Way to Save Iraq

Tackling Corruption is the Best Way to Save Iraq

By Scott Vlachos

Iraqi civilians / Wikimedia Commons In 2017, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared that IS was defeated in Iraq. Without IS holding it back, Iraq...