63 years ago, Patrice Lumumba–the first democratically elected leader of Congo–was assassinated on January 17, 1961. Looking back to the end of the colonial period, Lumumba’s case was indicative of what the broader geopolitical context of Cold War post-colonial … Continue reading
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COP28 : Un tournant dans la lutte climatique ou un théâtre de conflits d’intérêts?
Le changement climatique se dresse comme le défi le plus colossal et le plus pressant de notre siècle, une crise planétaire qui transcende les frontières, les cultures et les économies. Dérivé des activités humaines, principalement de la combustion des énergies … Continue reading
Crisis and Intervention: The Disastrous History of Foreign Interference in Haiti
In recent years, Haiti has endured crises at a level once thought inconceivable in the modern era. Fueled by political and economic turmoil, the nation has gone through widespread violence, dismay, and the effective collapse of its government. In 2018, … Continue reading
The Road to Abortion Legislature in the United States
On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved an amendment to their state constitution enshrining the right to an abortion, a massive success in the national fight for abortion rights. The amendment was a civilian-led initiative submitted by the group Ohioans … Continue reading
The Battle of the Speakers: Turmoil in the U.S. House of Representatives
Chaos erupted in the U.S. House of Representatives this October, which culminated in the unprecedented ousting of the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy. The unfolding of events showcases a significant amount of power currently held by the most far-right … Continue reading
Le duel des géants : Pétroyuan menace l’hégémonie du pétrodollar
Le pétrole, souvent qualifié d’« or noir », occupe une place centrale dans la géopolitique mondiale. Sa maîtrise et son contrôle déterminent non seulement la prospérité économique d’un pays, mais aussi son influence et sa puissance sur la scène internationale. … Continue reading
Migrant and Refugee Buses: A Political Battleground
Since May of this year, Republican governor Greg Abbott Adams of Texas has packed buses totalling more than 50,000 migrants and refugees and sent them to democratic cities in the United States. This came as a political response to local … Continue reading
Corruption and Impunity in Guatemala’s National Elections
On June 25th, 2023, Guatemalans cast their ballots to elect a new president. In the months leading up to the election, elites ensured that any genuine alternative to the decadence of the political establishment was disqualified. Three candidates were barred… Continue reading
L’hypocrisie Américaine dans son Discours Environnemental
Quel est le plus grand défi auquel est confrontée notre génération ? Le changement climatique.
En raison de l’accroissement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dues à l’activité humaine, la température moyenne de la planète a augmenté de … Continue reading
Rising Tensions over Taiwan: A Brief on U.S. Military Involvement in the Philippines
In early February, the U.S. and the Philippines announced their plan to give the American military access to four new locations in the region. This agreement will allow Washington to build military facilities and hold equipment in nine locations nationwide. … Continue reading