During Cold War counterinsurgency operations and the Laotian Civil War, the United States conducted a “Secret War” in Laos that spanned from 1964-1973. The US organized 580,344 bombing missions over Laos in an effort to isolate Communist North … Continue reading
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The Invisible Workforce Behind Automation
As AI usage continues to surge globally, system automation and the promise of AI performing tasks faster and more efficiently than humans have become increasingly attractive. For many corporations, the prospect of AI operating with a degree of autonomy makes … Continue reading
America First and the Rise of Global Health Gaps
Under the second Trump administration, foreign aid efforts have been slashed, leaving many countries that once relied on assistance from the United States with gaps in funding for various development programs.
An executive order on January 20th, 2025, catalyzed these … Continue reading
Climate Change, Inequality, and the Rising Burden of Water and Vector-Borne Diseases in South Asia
Water and vector borne diseases (WVBDs) plague millions of communities globally. These diseases can be transmitted through contaminated drinking water, animals, and insects that transmit harmful pathogens to humans and amongst humans. Especially as the consequences of climate change become … Continue reading
UNGA Climate Week Takeaways and Their Implications for Future Climate Policy
As global temperatures rise at an unprecedented rate, world leaders gather at the 80th UN General Assembly to confront the deepening climate crisis. With the EU pushing ambitious emissions cuts, China taking cautious steps toward reform, and the U.S. reducing … Continue reading
The Human Cost of India’s Water Crisis on Women
India’s population accounts for around 18% of the global population, but is barely able to sustain their existing freshwater needs as they continue to grow. Extreme heat, rapid groundwater depletion, and continuous development are among the many factors that … Continue reading
How Regional Governmental Struggles Leave People Vulnerable to the Dangers of the Darién Gap
At around 100 kilometers long, the Darién Gap is a large stretch of treacherous terrain and the only interruption in the Pan-American Highway, which otherwise runs from the top of Alaska to the Southern tip of Argentina. Tall mountains, deep … Continue reading
Trump’s Tariffs and the Clean Energy Backlash
From vehicles to medicinal products, the tariffs imposed by President Trump cover a wide range of goods, impacting economies and lifestyles across the world.
Tariffs have historically been implemented as a protectionist means to bolster the local economy and its … Continue reading