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Tag: Opinion

Azerbaijan: A “New Republic”

by Christine Almadjian13 Feb 2023Leave a comment

As Azerbaijani aggression continues, Armenians face greater challenges with each day.

Uncategorized op-ed, Opinion

An attempted ethnic cleansing: Azerbaijan closes the Lachin corridor 

by Christine Almadjian26 Dec 2022Leave a comment

As the Lachin corridor’s closure passes its two-week mark, the circumstances in Nagorno Karabakh continue to decline.

Uncategorized Opinion

At the heart of every feminist struggle is a woman’s right to choose

by Allison Walsh26 Dec 20227 Feb 2023Leave a comment

As women, we must realize that personal choice is always political.

Uncategorized Opinion

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

Azerbaijan’s illegal closure of the Lachin corridor is a precursor to the last stage of ethnic cleansing

by Guest14 Dec 202215 Dec 2022Leave a comment

By orchestrating the closure of the only link between Nagorno-Karabakh and the outside world, Azerbaijan is creating a quickly escalating humanitarian crisis. With the absence of serious international reaction, the stage is set for the last stage of ethnic cleansing of the civilian population.

Uncategorized armenia, azerbaijan, Opinion

Believe conflict minerals are old news? Think again. 

by GPI Fellows14 Dec 202214 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.

Uncategorized Opinion

Lebanon’s gas deal: insufficient palliative or beacon of hope?

by Erika Chagin18 Nov 202218 Nov 20221 Comment

An economic crisis in Lebanon exposes the need for urgent energy reform.

Uncategorized energy, gas, lebanon, Opinion

The Rainbow Railroad: Forced Migration and Asylum of LGBT Individuals from The Northern Triangle

by Aaron Smith9 Sep 20228 Nov 2022Leave a comment

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?

Uncategorized Opinion

Was Kazakhstan’s “Bloody January” a Symptom of Putin-Gone-Rogue?

by Mane Berikyan20 May 202226 May 2022Leave a comment

Putin’s war on democracy played a role in the CSTO’s decision to deploy troops in Kazakhstan. With the invasion of Ukraine, did experts miss early signs of Putin’s resolve to act on threats?

Uncategorized central asia, foreign policy, Opinion, putin, russia, ukraine

For Kim Jong-Un, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is an ideal distraction

by Eva Hartman19 Apr 202226 May 2022Leave a comment

While the world is preoccupied with Russia, another unpredictable adversary is acting up under the radar.

Uncategorized kim jung-un, korea, kyiv, north korea, Opinion, putin, pyongyang, russia, ukraine, war

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