A New EU-Africa Trade Pact: A Partnership of Equals?

by Michael Asiedu (Staff Writer) In his most recent State of the Union speech, European Commission (EC) President Jean-Claude Juncker outlined the details of a...

The Times They Are a-Changin’?

by Josef Lusser (Guest Writer) One need not be a very dedicated observer of politics to feel that the world is currently undergoing a considerable...

A Magnificent Tribute to Peace

When President Trump entered office, he planned to broker “the ultimate deal” between Israel and Palestine, promising to bring new life into the peace...

The Road to Stability in Syria

In the 21st century’s deadliest war, there seems to be hope of resolution. The solution may not satisfy the desires of the international community,...

The Janus of Nationalism: Croatia’s Hero Problems

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has stuffed more gunpowder into the barrel. The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) reached...

Ksenia Sobchak: Russian Opposition Maker or Breaker?

Ksenia Sobchak, aka. the Russian Paris Hilton, is now the official opposition candidate in the 2018 Russian presidential elections. Her surprise candidacy raises questions...
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R2P: R.I.P.

Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at the 2005 World Summit, all signatories of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine were bound to protect...
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Assimilate or Leave

The 450 members of the Ukrainian Parliament decided by majority vote to introduce a new law regarding education policy. As of 2018, this law...
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Crossing Borders: The Role of Fashion in Politics

Over the past few decades, political slogans have found a space in high fashion shows, highlighting issues such as immigration, diversity and feminism. Since...

“Frameworkization” and the Destruction of Academic English

Frameworkization, namely the rise of unreadable academic writing in the social sciences, has contaminated academic language. This occurs through a complex process of mutual...

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