By Sophie Ritzenthaler On Thursday, September 12, the United States imposed sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials who are closely aligned with President Nicolas Maduro for obstructing the results of the presidential election. These were judicial and elections officials who have been accused of aiding in certifying Maduro’s controversial win in Venezuela’s presidential election earlier this... Continue Reading →
Heavy Fighting in Kursk: Humanitarian Tragedy and Rising Tensions
By Matthew Grace Beginning on September 10th, Russian “Units of the North” have assaulted and reclaimed ten settlements around Slagost (on Ukraine’s western flank) seized by Ukrainian forces after a surprise drive into Russia’s Kursk border region on August 6th claimed the Russian Defense Ministry reported by the BBC. Ukraine’s President, Voldymir Zelensky confirmed Russia’s... Continue Reading →
Escalating Tensions: Israeli Strikes in Syria, Shifting Regional Dynamics
By Abigail Bedard Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-35I Adir The effects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continue to extend into the wider region and beyond. In an uncharacteristic move, the Israeli government took credit for recent airstrikes in Syria. It has been noted that the Israel does not typically respond to claims regarding its actions in... Continue Reading →
Not a Movie Heist: Artifacts Looted from Sudanese Museum
By William Crawford King Taharqa-Main Hall in Sudanese National Museum During fighting as part of the continuing civil war in the Sudanese city of Khartoum, the National Museum has reportedly been the victim of looting. An official for the museum has stated that tens of thousands of artefacts were stolen from the site, and as... Continue Reading →
Antony Blinken Visits Haiti and the Dominican Republic Supporting the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Mission (MSS) in Haiti
By Jose Aguilar Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Transitional Presidential Council President Edgard Leblanc On September 6, Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, visited Haiti to meet with Haitian Prime Minister, Gary Conville, and with the Transitional Council. Blinken’s visit to the island ensures the United States’ support to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Mission (MSS)... Continue Reading →
Tunisia’s Democratic Decline: Electoral Exclusions and Authoritarian Grip
By William Crawford President Kais Saied Only two electoral challengers to current Tunisian President Kais Saied have been approved to run in Tunisia’s elections in October. The decision to allow just two challengers, made by the country’s electoral authorities, comes in direct opposition to a decision by the highest administrative court in Tunisia, which ruled... Continue Reading →
Maldivian Leadership Seeks Closer Ties with China
Written by Lexi Dean | May 1, 2024 Mohamed Muizzu’s President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), won parliamentary elections last week obtaining the majority. The PNC turn results were unexpected beating the previous majority, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Mr. Muizzu campaigned on a “India out” platform that would get rid... Continue Reading →
Noboa’s Referendum on Security Succeeds, Paving Way for Militarized Security
Written by Joseph Cain | May 1, 2024 President Daniel Noboa & Lavinia Valbonesi In Ecuador, a primarily security-focused referendum was held on April 21st aimed at addressing rising violence fueled by the drug trade amid increasing pressure from the Ecuadorian populace for solutions from the state. The result of the referendum, pushed by President... Continue Reading →
Hamas Soon to Reply to Latest Israeli Ceasefire Proposal, First Shares Hostage Footage
Written by Jillian Shaw | May 1, 2024 Hamas officials shared on Saturday their plans to respond to the latest Israeli proposed ceasefire after they finish examining the conditions. One Hamas official told NPR representatives that the new proposal appears to heed conditions set by Hamas earlier this month, but that the group was “still studying” them.... Continue Reading →
Chinese Spy Games on EU Members
Written by Connor Foster | May 1, 2024 A wave of suspicion regarding Chinese espionage is sweeping through the European Union. The aid of a prominent member of the European Parliament was arrested this past week under suspicion of passing intelligence to Chinese counterparts. The suspect who is also a German citizen has been immersed... Continue Reading →
