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Tag: Conflict

The Fall of Goma: Implications of M23’s Capture 

The Fall of Goma: Implications of M23’s Capture 

March 7, 2025March 8, 2025 Maya Bassim

The city of Goma, a crucial hub in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has once again fallen into the hands of the M23 rebel group, which is widely believed to have support from Rwanda. This latest development … Continue reading

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The Looming Water War in the Nile Basin

The Looming Water War in the Nile Basin

November 1, 2024November 2, 2024 Gabriella Klimov

Water scarcity is a force to be reckoned with. It directly impacts agriculture, access to clean drinking water, and energy production. This climate phenomenon also exacerbates numerous other key issues, including health, infrastructure, social inequalities, and conflict. The latter is … Continue reading

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The Unseen Crisis of Gender-based Violence in Sudan

The Unseen Crisis of Gender-based Violence in Sudan

December 21, 2023December 14, 2023 Mia Alexander

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a severe humanitarian crisis that the world can not afford to look away from. Among the most vulnerable are women and girls, with the UN estimating that 4.2 million women are at … Continue reading

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Falling Eagle, Rising Dragon: The Saudi-Iranian Detente and Broader Implications

Falling Eagle, Rising Dragon: The Saudi-Iranian Detente and Broader Implications

April 18, 2023April 12, 2023 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

In 2016, Saudi Arabia and Iran suspended diplomatic relations, marking the latest chapter in a long history of contention and conflict between the two regional powers in the Middle East. However, in a surprising turn of events, China, a … Continue reading

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