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Category: News from the World

Believe conflict minerals are old news? Think again. 

by Darcy Bond14 Dec 2022Leave a comment

Stopping the exportation of conflict minerals did not deter rebel groups; instead, it diminished the legitimate business practices of artisanal miners in the DRC.

News from the World Opinion

How an unlikely ally has allowed India to project power

by aayushmanapat13 Dec 2022Leave a comment

The Taliban seems to have given India an upper hand in its perpetual tussle with Pakistan.

News from the World afghanistan, india, power

Violence in Karakalpakstan: what the ongoing human rights violations mean

by Kira Liljegren9 Dec 20229 Dec 2022Leave a comment

Violence in the Karakalpakstan region of Uzbekistan demonstrates the growing need for international intervention.

News from the World central asia, human rights, Uzbekistan

Pakistan floods: how the world is responding

by Vincent Hultsch8 Dec 20228 Dec 2022Leave a comment

In times of geo-political chaos, the people of Pakistan can not be overlooked as they begin the process of rebuilding their country.

News from the World floods, pakistan

Uber’s hacking crisis: an international call for K-12 cyber education

by Kelly Huang14 Nov 2022Leave a comment

A recent string of international cyber hacks illuminates the need for stronger cybersecurity education in public schools.

News from the World cyber

A conflicted Commonwealth: what the Queen’s passing means for member states

by Khristel Gonzalez Pebe8 Nov 20228 Nov 2022Leave a comment

Why the death of Queen Elizabeth II will not be the catalyst of newfound independence for Commonwealth member states

News from the World commonwealth, foreign policy

The People vs. Khameini: Protests in the Middle East

by Beatrix Heard5 Nov 2022Leave a comment

Recent protests in Iran highlight a convergence of economic, social and political concerns with the Khameini regime.

News from the World

Crisis in Pakistan—how severe flooding underscores yet again the costs of climate change

by Ezi Ogbuli3 Oct 2022Leave a comment

Severe monsoon rainfalls left a third of Pakistan underwater and millions displaced in what many are calling a climate catastrophe.

News from the World climate, humanitarian aid, pakistan

China’s stance on Falkland Islands reflects internationalist approach

by Michael Solomon28 Aug 202228 Aug 2022Leave a comment

Four decades after the Falklands War, Beijing stokes tension with the U.K. by supporting Argentina’s claim to the territory.

News from the World, Uncategorized china, security

Mexican General Motors workers elect independent union in a historic labor win

by Lan Duong26 May 202227 May 2022Leave a comment

The win represents a major success for GM workers in Mexico.

News from the World general motors, GM, labor, labor union, mexico, unions, workers

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