The 2022 midterm elections in the US stand as a testament to just how powerful young people are when they harness the potential of social networks. It was reported that youth turnout that year was the second-highest in 30 years. … Continue reading
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Ballots at the Border: How the US Elections Will Shape Immigration
Vice President Kamala Harris is officially the new Democratic presidential nominee, but what does this mean for migrants? With 2.6 million immigrants projected to arrive in the United States by 2025, immigration policy could play a major role in the … Continue reading
Mexico’s Presidential Election: Implications for National Climate Policy
Excerpt: Sheinbaum has come to take his place. For much of her career, Sheinbaum and López Obrador have maintained a close and amicable relationship; some have called him her mentor. Such a relationship raises an important question: will Sheinbaum forge … Continue reading
A Persian Game of Thrones: What President Ebrahim Raisi’s Death Means for the Future of the Iranian Regime
Last month, Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi passed away during a helicopter crash while travelling through thick fog in the mountains of northwest Iran. His premature death came amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East, primarily caused by Israel’s War in … Continue reading
Is TikTok Bringing an End to Democracy in Indonesia?
The 72-year-old presidential candidate, Prabowo Subainto, has gone viral in Indonesia through his large presence on TikTok. Videos of him dancing in front of a large crowd with his signature moves have quickly spread among its 125 million users, … Continue reading
Beyond Female Anatomy: The Politics of Gender in Mexico’s Presidential Race
The Mexican Supreme Court made international headlines after decriminalizing abortion in Aguascalientes state on August 30th, 2023. It found that the federal penal code criminalizing abortion violates the reproductive autonomy of women and people who gestate. In the following days, … Continue reading