Pakistan is risking the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and over a million Afghans to send a message to the Taliban, an act the international community may not readily forgive them for.
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Examining China’s Infamous “Bamboo Network”
Southeast Asia is home to an interesting anomaly: one where indigenous ethnic majorities are not the most prosperous ethnic group in the country. In Malaysia, the Bumiputera (ethnic Malays) make up 66.4% of the country, but have the lowest average…
Gabon Now: A Recovering Post-Coup Nation
Gabon is in the midst of significant changes, the likes of which the country has not seen in decades. Now, the Central African country is working to reorganize itself into the democracy its people have wanted for decades. After an…
Football, Nationalism and the Israel-Hamas War
The atrocities experienced by both Israelis and Gazans in the aftermath of the Hamas attack of Oct. 7 have been horrific and roundly condemned. Amidst the surge of violence, it is hard to pick out a side that is winning…
The Traffic Light Coalition’s Plan for Community-Grown Cannabis in Germany
Though the name of the German political party Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, or Die Grünen (the Greens), refers primarily to their former single-issue environmentalist mission, the party has long advocated for the decriminalization and legalization of another kind of green: marijuana. …
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The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy: How Significant Are They Really?
Israel has historically received unequivocal support from the U.S. in forms of aid, UN vetoes and public backing. Thus, to isolate the influence of the Israeli lobby, it is critical to analyze if U.S. support aligns with American foreign policy…
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State Symbols on Skates: The Politics of Russian Sports During the War in Ukraine
International sports competitions have long served as a theater of nationalistic symbolism. Competitors act as proxies for their countries, carrying their name and reputation onto the field of play. And nowhere is this more evident than in Russia. Since the…
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Biden’s Silence on the Nagorno Karabakh Crisis Jeopardizes the American Foreign Policy Agenda
As a humanitarian crisis unfolds in blockaded Nagorno-Karabakh, the Biden Administration's response has been lacking. Without decisive action, 120,000 lives are at risk -- and Armenian democracy itself.
A Note-takers Review of WHA75
GPI Fellow Ezi reports on the World Health Assembly's 75th meeting.
The Northern and Southern Divide of Peru: Citizens No Longer Feel Represented
Extremist movements are calling for greater autonomy between the Northern and Southern regions of Peru.