“With Great Britain's recent break from the European Union, the question remains: what's next?”
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"Dubbed “The Genocide Olympics,” opponents cite China’s mass detention and re-education of Uygher muslims in Xinjiang as well as the country’s rampant censorship of dissidents as reasons to boycott the games. China has continued to push back, denying the existence of a genocide and limiting criticism within the country. As a result of this tension, some Olympic athletes are being pulled away from their sports and thrust into politics as they become the faces of an increasingly controversial Olympic Games.”
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“Thousands of Argentinians have taken to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest a new deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The deal is meant to help Argentina repay roughly $45 billion in IMF loans by deferring debt payments dates in exchange for Argentina’s agreement to meet IMF-specified economic targets, specifically reducing their fiscal deficit and limiting spending.”
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“The lawsuit comes amid a decades-long drug war that has claimed the lives of over 150,000 Mexicans, many of them shot dead by traffickers armed with U.S.-made guns. Mexico’s stringent gun laws ban virtually all firearm sales, so the cartels rely on stolen and foreign weapons to wage war on rivals and the authorities.”
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“The competitive interest of wealthy world powers to invest and secure interests in various African nations such as Kenya, displays how the effects of colonial relationships still impacts world dynamics to this day. The main concern with this modern scramble is the dependence it can create and reinforce.”
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“Now, almost two decades later, Betancourt has returned to finish what she started. In her announcement, Betancourt said ‘While the FARC enslaved me and my companions, the drug cartels, violent groups and corrupt politicians enslaved each of you. We are going to leave behind this culture of mafias, violence and lies, and we are going to learn again to be free citizens.’”
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“Russia has vital military and economic interests in Ukraine, as well as deep historical and cultural ties to the Eastern European nation that have pushed Russian president Vladimir Putin to prepare an invasion of Ukraine.”
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“Bloodshed threatens to repeat itself in Ukraine. In 2014, Putin annexed the Crimean peninsula after its citizens chose to join Russia in a disputed referendum. Russia’s annexation not only challenged Ukrainian sovereignty but challenged the post-1945 world order. But now, tensions threaten to blow. Reminiscent of the expansionist dreams of the Soviet Union, Russia appears to be on the verge of invading Ukraine once again.”
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“Global consumers have not witnessed such high levels of inflation since the baby boom after World War II. But these fears of runaway inflation are unfounded, especially considering the nature of the post-COVID economy. Heeding the Federal Reserve’s characterization of inflation as ‘transitory,’ global inflation will fall as the international economy rebounds through the post-COVID fallout.”
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“The release of these letters is significant for reminding the world of the contributions of non-Western nations in the World Wars, as well as allowing the descendants of the soldiers to connect to their heritage… Marginalized history of the Punjabi soldiers who fought in World War I reflects the forgotten roles and suppressed history of subjugated peoples by the Western world.”
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“Ratcliffe acknowledges that his hunger strike cannot go on forever, but plans to continue until there is acknowledgement from the British government that they are acting to bring Zaghari-Ratcliffe back home.”
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“In many parts of Southern Africa, people with albinism are harshly discriminated against, facing social ostracism and targeted abductions. However, the election of Overstone Kondowe to the National Assembly in Malawi marks a historic first as he is the first person with albinism to ever be elected.”
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“As is not uncommon in highly developed countries, Canada, which prides itself on being a highly-tolerant, liberal democracy, has had trouble living up to that image due to Quebec’s reluctance to admit new immigrants in an effort to preserve its French culture and heritage.”
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“South Africa’s $8.5 billion funding package represents a pivotal rejection against climate inaction. Lethargy may be a political opiate, but the passion at the COP26 proves one notable fact: 2022 is not the year to cry alligator tears. But, caught up in fervency, policymakers may forget that political intricacies and the normalization of corporate corruption can hinder their lofty goals.”
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“As the wealthy in the West see a decline in COVID cases, those in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas see a continuous rise. While wealthy nations begin to move towards a future of a more manageable existence with COVID, suffering in the Global South persists. Anger from leaders and citizens in the Global South towards inequality are beginning to rise with the numbers of deaths and cases.”
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“Political leaders and the Sudanese people pushed Burhan to surrender power to the civilians in the Sovereign Council by November 17. Instead, Burhan and the Sudanese military staged a coup d’etat on October 25.”
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“As President Duterte prepares to step down after this term, the shadow of his legacy and the War on Drugs looms large over the 2022 general elections. Many voters hope that the power of the ballot box will eradicate the President's harsh policies, but his legacy appears entrenched due to broad popularity and political patronage.”
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“Chinese President Xi Jinping is incredibly eager to reunite the two entities during his rule, stating that “bringing Taiwan under Beijing’s control cannot be left to the next generation.”
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“Culture and art’s role in social movements is just one of the many reasons why recognizing, protecting, and learning about cultural practices and sites around the globe are important. There are a variety of potential reasons why a country may want an aspect of their culture showcased and protected as culture encapsulates society and history.”
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“As the polls closed, Germans awaited what may be their most monumental election in the post-WWII era. Now, the SPD and the CDU seek the support of smaller parties, striving to form a coalition. This zero-sum game will not only revolutionize Germany’s political landscape but also the country’s role as a burgeoning world power amidst a declining Pax Americana.”
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