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Frenemies: Strained Relations Between North Korea and China
by Susan Oh April 14, 2016Less than two weeks after terrorist attacks in Brussels shook the world, the U.S. hosted the fourth Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. Representatives…
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Laurent Gbagbo and the Future of the International Criminal Court
by Holt Alden April 4, 2016In November 2010 Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo lost the presidential election to rival Alassane Ouattara in an extremely tight and fiercely contested race.…
In all circles of economic discussions these days, there is one name that is mentioned again and again: China. As recently as 1978, China…
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In the Shadow of Terror—The Global Response to Terrorism in Light of the Paris Attacks
by Arturo Siguenza January 15, 2016November 13, a day that will surely be ingrained in the nightmares of thousands, began as any other day in Paris, with the promise…
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Guatemala’s Critical Turning Point
by Holt Alden December 6, 2015In the past few months most international news has focused on conflicts throughout the Middle East, while little has been said about the incredible…
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Trust Women, Improve Water Supply
by Chrissy Cheung November 27, 2015The world water crisis stands out as one of the most prominent international issues of the world today, affecting developed and developing countries alike.…