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April

The Political Assassination of Marielle Franco

Marielle Franco was a prominent name in the political scene of Rio. A left-wing politician raised in a favela (a specific type of Brazilian slums) and acting as one of the few black queer politicians; her image was antagonistic to the waves of conservatism that would elect Bolsonaro a few months after her assassination.

The Political Assassination of Marielle Franco

April

Non-State Universities in Greece: A Privatization of Higher Education?

Students and teachers took to the streets to express their opposition to the proposition of a legislation titled  “Free university,” aiming to improve Greek higher education, all while hiding some important contradictions.

Non-State Universities in Greece: A Privatization of Higher Education?

April

Turkish Elections: A Political Paradigm Shift

The results of the Turkish local elections, which took place on March 31, were, for most observers, anything but predictable.

Turkish Elections: A Political Paradigm Shift

March

Setting Precedents – Greece’s LGBTQ+ Rights Triumph and France’s Landmark for Abortion Rights

Amid grim news feeds, Greece and France shed light on a progressive path toward more equitable societies.

Setting Precedents – Greece’s LGBTQ+ Rights Triumph and France’s Landmark for Abortion Rights

March

Good News from 2023 For the Environment and Our Planet

With all the bad news we see daily on TV, social media and newspapers, it is no wonder we are left feeling overwhelmed.

Good News from 2023 For the Environment and Our Planet

March

Climate Headaches: Dispatches from Wales

Prior to the election of Vaughan Gething as new First Minister in March, the first black leader of any country in Europe, the political sphere in Wales has been hit by a turbulent period, with two major issues regarding climate change.

Climate Headaches: Dispatches from Wales

March

Sea, Sun and Surveillance: Menton’s Fete du Citron Introduces New Security Measures

This year, the Menton government aimed to reinforce its security and surveillance measures, both through manpower and security cameras.

Sea, Sun and Surveillance: Menton’s Fete du Citron Introduces New Security Measures

March

Famine et politique: l’Éthiopie dans la tourmente

Dans les étendues arides d'Atsbi, à l'est du Tigré, où des teintes d'ocre remplacent ce qui autrefois étaient des parcelles de terre prospères, une bataille silencieuse se déroule entre la faim et le déni politique.

Famine et politique: l’Éthiopie dans la tourmente

February

Boeing Grapples With The 737-MAX

The leading aerospace company has been witness to more scrutiny than it could have ever conceived, primarily due to its flagship 737 MAX 9 carrier which has recently resulted in various catastrophes.

Boeing Grapples With The 737-MAX

February

Taiwanese Elections: Where Are We Heading?

As the diplomatic ties between the United States and China are already causing multiple concerns on an international scale, the upcoming American presidential election could unleash disastrous repercussions.

Taiwanese Elections: Where Are We Heading?

February

L’affaire Depardieu: un énième reflet du harcèlement sexuel dans les médias français

Depuis quelques semaines, la France fait face à un énième scandale parmi les plus hauts placés, reflétant la dure réalité que les violences sexistes et sexuelles (VSS) ne font pas encore partie du passé.

L’affaire Depardieu: un énième reflet du harcèlement sexuel dans les médias français

February

Chemical Weapons Used on Pro-Palestine Students at Columbia University

On Jan. 19, students from Columbia University assembled in front of Low Library for a “divestment now” rally.

Chemical Weapons Used on Pro-Palestine Students at Columbia University

January

Turkey Inches Closer to Landmark F-16 Acquisition

The unending odyssey of the F-16s has perhaps been the most salient conflict in U.S.-Turkey relations in recent years.

Turkey Inches Closer to Landmark F-16 Acquisition

January

La COP 28: pourquoi Dubaï?

Si Al Jaber affirme pouvoir faire de la COP28 une COP historique, réunissant tous les pays du monde, les populations indigènes et les industries d'énergies fossiles et renouvelables dans le combat contre le réchauffement climatique, reste à voir s’il y arrivera, et dans le temps limite que nous avons pour sauver notre planète.

La COP 28: pourquoi Dubaï?

January

Loi “immigration” en France : entre crises politiques et institutionnelle

La Loi “immigration” ne sera donc probablement pas appliquée dans les faits, mais il n’en demeure pas moins que sa rédaction alarme quant au maintien des valeurs fondamentales de notre République.

Loi “immigration” en France : entre crises politiques et institutionnelle

December

Students Blockade Campus in Protest of Free Speech Limitations

This momentous day, for many, was the culmination of tensions in a growingly-hostile campus atmosphere following the events of Oct. 7.

Students Blockade Campus in Protest of Free Speech Limitations

December

Climate Crisis in the Horn of Africa: The Flood of the Century.

The Horn of Africa is gripped by an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as torrential rains linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon wreak havoc in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in their wake.

Climate Crisis in the Horn of Africa: The Flood of the Century.

December

How Many Lives Will Be Lost Before the Ethiopian Government and the Oromo Liberation Army Settle a Peace Agreement?

The OLA and Ethiopian government have not managed to reach a consensus, thus continuing to put thousands of civilians at risk every day. 

How Many Lives Will Be Lost Before the Ethiopian Government and the Oromo Liberation Army Settle a Peace Agreement?

December

European Asylum Overhaul Nears Finish Line

The European Commission's New Pact on Asylum and Migration, aimed at resolving long standing disputes, faces significant criticism for its proposed border procedure changes.

European Asylum Overhaul Nears Finish Line

December

Sciences Po Director Mathias Vicherat Temporarily Resigns Following Domestic Violence Custody

On Dec. 4, news broke that Sciences Po Paris Director Mathias Vicherat had been placed into police custody the previous evening for violence conjugale (domestic violence).

Sciences Po Director Mathias Vicherat Temporarily Resigns Following Domestic Violence Custody
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