Stopping the exportation of conflict minerals did not deter rebel groups; instead, it diminished the legitimate business practices of artisanal miners in the DRC.
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The Rainbow Railroad: Forced Migration and Asylum of LGBT Individuals from The Northern Triangle
The majority of LGBT asylum seekers migrating to the U.S. come from the Northern Triangle, but can they escape violence and discrimnation at the border?
China’s stance on Falkland Islands reflects internationalist approach
Four decades after the Falklands War, Beijing stokes tension with the U.K. by supporting Argentina’s claim to the territory.
EU courts catastrophe in wake of democratic backsliding
Brussels’ dawdling in the face of rapid democratic erosion is a win for authoritarianism in Europe
Learning by Example: A global perspective on police brutality
Analyzing the issue of police brutality in international case studies and model countries.
Uzbekistan: The beginning of a success story?
Despite Uzbekistan’s recent improvements in terms of human rights, it still has a long way to go before it can be called a free nation.
How great power competition changes American grand strategy
Rethinking U.S. grand strategy in an increased era of political and economic competition with China.
An overview of international responses to the Sudanese Crisis
A historical review of how the international community responds to crises in Sudan.
The US always has been and always will be an interventionist state
Fellow Stefan Catana analyzes arguments for and against American intervention.
Partisan divisions must be healed to pursue strong foreign policy
Political polarization in the United States is impacting foreign policy decisions. Here is why that matters.