Sanctions too often end up harming the very communities they are intended to help.
Bennett Rine
Bennett Rine is a sophomore at the University of Southern California studying International Relations. His specific interests are in the intersection of gender and global issues as well as human rights. At USC, he has volunteered with the Teaching International Relations Program, working with highschool students in Los Angeles. Bennett is also a member of Delta Phi Epsilon, USC’s international relations and foreign service professional fraternity. Within the Global Policy Institute, he focuses on issues of poverty and human security.
Political opponents face suppression and detention under new Kyrgyzstan president
Under new leadership, Kyrgyzstan faces international criticism for a crackdown on political dissidents.
Repression persists in Tanzania ahead of upcoming election
The Tanzanian government continues to detail opposition members detained and silence the media.
Understanding COVID-19’s gendered impact
As the world reacts to COVID-19, it is essential to consider the way the pandemic has affected women.
Violence erupts in Delhi over citizenship changes
The Citizenship Amendment Act does not grant citizenship to Muslim refugees.
Stephen Stedman discusses Annan Commission, 2020 election and digital security
Steve Stedman is the Secretary General of the Annan Commission, which is dedicated to studying election integrity and digital polarization.
Human trafficking of Syrian women and girls in Lebanon
The problem of human trafficking in Lebanon is directly tied to the conflict in Syria.
The treatment of Uyghurs in China
In China, more than one million people are being detained indefinitely, without trial or access to lawyers, on suspicion of extremism based upon their ethnic identity. Fellow Bennett Rine explores how international response can impact the problem.
British diplomat, USC professor discuss impact of Brexit on the European Union
Professor Nicholas Cull and Deputy Consul General of the L.A. British Consulate Collette Weston lead a roundtable discussion on Brexit.
Delta Phi Epsilon brings United Nations Day to USC
A representative from the United Nations Association discussed the UN Sustainable Development Goals.