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Maya Prakash

Maya Prakash is a senior studying International Relations Global Business and Economics. She also has a minor in Middle East Studies and is learning Arabic in school. Maya is the co-founder and former president of Arabic Club ‘SC, captain of the Trojan Tennis Club, and is currently the editor-in-chief for the USC Economics Review, a peer-led review that provides a forum that aims to apply critical economic thinking and theory to the most pressing policy, private sector and public welfare issues of our time. Maya also hopes to go to law school after graduating and is a member of ‘SC Moot Court, Society of Women in Law, and Blackstonians Pre-Law Honor Society. This past summer, she interned at a law firm in Houston.

The secret Israeli embassy in Bahrain isn’t too surprising

by Maya Prakash25 Jan 202122 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Israel has had a secret embassy in Bahrain for more than 10 years now. However, the relationship aligns with contemporary geopolitical attitudes.

Middle East & North Africa #Bahrain, #embassy, #Iran, #Israel, #Middle East, #Palestine, #Saudi Arabia, Opinion

Can Palestine and Israel find common ground on environmental issues?

by Maya Prakash9 Nov 202022 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Focusing on the environmental effects of the Palestine-Israeli conflict may help permeate the century-long stalemate.

Middle East & North Africa, Problems and Answers #agriculture, #climate change, #economy, #energy, #environment, #Gaza, #Israel, #Palestine, #pollution, #sustainable, #underdevelopment, #water, #West Bank

In the Interim: Staying vigilant through Trump’s remaining time in office

by Maya Prakash9 Nov 202022 Dec 2025Leave a comment

How Donald Trump can cement his policies during his final months in office.

North America #2020 Election, #Biden, #burrowing in, #clemency, #election, #midnight rulemaking, #politics, #Trump, Opinion

Rise in plastic use during the pandemic poses a threat to the environment

by Maya Prakash18 Oct 202018 Oct 20202 Comments

An increase in takeout food and deliveries during quarantine has produced an exorbitant amount of plastic waste.

Uncategorized #COVID, #COVID-19, #delivery, #environment, #op-ed, #plastic, #quarantine, #recycle, #take-out, Opinion
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