At a time when the planet is showing its limits in terms of resources, leaders come together to discuss what’s best to do. Despite historically having been seen as something “to exploit”, the environment now appears as something to protect. … Continue reading
Category: The Americas
Trump’s Cuban Oil Blockade – What You Should Know
On January 29, the White House declared a state of national emergency. The emergency in question? Cuba’s threat to American national security. According to the Trump administration, Cuba provides support for hostile American adversaries, such as “malign actors adverse … Continue reading
Carney’s Speech at the World Economic Forum: Plans Shared Prematurely or Right on Time?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took to the stage on January 20 at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, urging his counterparts to reevaluate the rapidly evolving geopolitical climate. His speech served as an attempt to ignite a … Continue reading
Make America(s) Great Again: What Colombia’s Upcoming Election Reveals about the Rise of Far-Right Populist Leaders in Latin America
On February 3, Colombia’s first leftist president, Gustavo Petro, visited the White House to meet with President Trump. Throughout the country, Colombians held their breath in anticipation after a year of heightened tensions between the two nations. In October, Trump … Continue reading
Karoline Leavitt Leads the Charge Against Free Journalism in the White House
Shortly after graduating from St. Anselm College in her home state of New Hampshire, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt began her career at the White House. During Trump’s first term, Leavitt worked in his administration’s press office, and as of January … Continue reading
The Streets of Minneapolis: Performative Politics’ Dangerous Game
Since coming into office, President Trump has utilized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlike any previous President. As a result, his political rivals have failed to respond adequately. What went wrong, and what could they have done better?
Since Donald … Continue reading
The Muslim Brotherhood: Trump’s Promise to the Emirates?
This past January, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) began ‘boycotting’ UK universities, taking action against the state government’s failure to designate the Islamist group, the Muslim Brotherhood, as a terrorist organization. On January 9, the UAE cut scholarship funding for … Continue reading
Where Is María Corina Machado: A Day at the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
On October 10th, María Corina Machado was awarded, amongst a group of 337 nominees, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and … Continue reading
Radical, Progressive, Unstoppable: Mamdani’s New York Moment
In a political climate wrought with both apathy towards entrenched elite and disengagement from traditional politics, 34-year-old assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has unequivocally captured New York City’s hearts—— and ballots—— in a stunning victory this past November, with CBC reporting the
Trump Threatens Venezuela: Fighting the Cartel or Securing Its Oil?
In a recent phone call, US President Donald Trump allegedly gave Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro an ultimatum, warning him to leave Venezuela before the United States military engages in its next phase of ground operations in Venezuela. This escalation … Continue reading