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Category: Politics

A Democracy Must Protect Its Own: The Story Within Israel That the World Ignores

A Democracy Must Protect Its Own: The Story Within Israel That the World Ignores

March 15, 2026March 14, 2026 Judah Meltzner

Over the past several weeks, Israel’s Arab citizens have begun protesting to voice their frustration and dissatisfaction with how the Israeli government has been handling the increasing violence within their communities. However, this story is often ignored by the media. … Continue reading

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China’s Oppression of Uyghurs Continues As the World Reacts Passively

China’s Oppression of Uyghurs Continues As the World Reacts Passively

March 15, 2026March 14, 2026 Sofia Kaplan

For decades, the Uyghur people have been subject to diverse and immense human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The crisis has been ongoing since May 2014, when China launched its “Strike Hard Campaign Against Terrorism”, … Continue reading

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Le BNP gagne les élections au Bangladesh: espoir démocratique après le gouvernement Hasina

Le BNP gagne les élections au Bangladesh: espoir démocratique après le gouvernement Hasina

March 15, 2026March 14, 2026 Angela Zhai

Des élections historiques ont eu lieu au Bangladesh le 12 février, les premières depuis les manifestations étudiantes qui ont renversé le gouvernement autocratique de Sheikh Hasina en 2024. Le Parti nationaliste du Bangladesh (BNP), dirigé par Tarique Rahman, a remporté … Continue reading

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There Is a Woman in Afghanistan

There Is a Woman in Afghanistan

February 12, 2026February 10, 2026 Sonia Oulamine

Tourism in Afghanistan was not conceivable nor commercialized during the 20-year US military occupation, nor at its end in 2021, when American forces dramatically pulled out from Kabul. The international community expected the Taliban to swiftly regain control and implement … Continue reading

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La responsabilité politique et l’exemple coréen

La responsabilité politique et l’exemple coréen

February 12, 2026February 11, 2026 Noah Bornstein

En janvier 2026, le tribunal de l’arrondissement de Seoul Central a condamné l’ancien président de la République, Yoon Suk-Yeol, à cinq ans de prison pour sa tentative de coup d’État. En effet, en 2024, Yoon a déclaré la loi martiale … Continue reading

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« Une période très chinoise »: la montée du soft power chinois et l’illusion du rêve américain

« Une période très chinoise »: la montée du soft power chinois et l’illusion du rêve américain

February 12, 2026February 26, 2026 Angela Zhai

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life : si vous avez été sur TikTok ou Instagram récemment, vous avez peut-être remarqué cette phrase flotter sur votre écran. De plus en plus, des créateurs de contenu se … Continue reading

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The Streets of Minneapolis: Performative Politics’ Dangerous Game

The Streets of Minneapolis: Performative Politics’ Dangerous Game

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026 Judah Meltzner

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?

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The Muslim Brotherhood: Trump’s Promise to the Emirates?

The Muslim Brotherhood: Trump’s Promise to the Emirates?

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026 Dala Martins-Hajj Hassan

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

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Where Is María Corina Machado: A Day at the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Where Is María Corina Machado: A Day at the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

January 23, 2026January 20, 2026 Ambre Aboudaher

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

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Radical, Progressive, Unstoppable: Mamdani’s New York Moment

Radical, Progressive, Unstoppable: Mamdani’s New York Moment

January 8, 2026 Katerina Ntregkas

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

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