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Europe

The future of NATO, and the power it must rely upon

The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s power lies exclusively with neither the hard nor the soft power of member states, but rather in an equally inclusive “smart power.” This all-inclusive and ever expand...
by Andrew Sklover
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North America

“Ask Angy” Humanizes the Experience of Undocumented Immigrants

“Isn’t it kind of ironic that we’re undocumented, but you have to prove that you’re undocumented with all these documents?,” Angy Rivera concludes in one of her videos. Angy is a college student born in C...
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North America

Can the Movie “Elysium” Explain Immigration Today?

Elysium, a movie set in the year 2155 starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, takes a stab at the health care system in the United States, but it also offers an insight into the country’s immigration system if comprehensive...
by Robert Valencia
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Africa
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Chinese Investment In Africa: Sustainable Development Or Neocolonialism?

China’s rapid economic interest in the African continent is quite possibly the most important trend in the Africa’s foreign relations since the end of the Cold War. In 1990 Sino-African trade hit the $1 billion mark. A deca...
by David Baas
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Latin America

Guerrero’s Mass Graves: Mexico’s Tragedies And International Implications

The Guerrero region of Mexico is home to a diverse community of farmers and metalworkers. Guerrero is home to both over 1,700 prehistoric archeological sites, and in the last month it has been identified as the site of at least...
by Megan Wadin
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Africa
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World Refugee Day: A Day For Mourning

In recognition of World Refugee Day, it is appropriate to acknowledge the trials and tribulations that internally and externally displaced people are forced to endure. Many humanitarian crises seem to stem from economic, resour...
by Jamal Russell Black
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North America

WATCH: Charity – Who Cares what the Overhead is if These Problems Are Getting Solved?

In a fascinating TED Talk, activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta dissects the problems faced by the non-profit sector in the USA – many of which apply elsewhere in the West. His goal is to change our thinking about charitable ...
by Richard Scott-Jones
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Africa

Kony 2014?

Nope, he’s not dead. Almost two years after the release of Jason Russell and Invisible Children’s “KONY 2012” video that made the Ugandan warlord a household name, Joseph Kony has reportedly reentered negotiations with ...
by Braden Harris
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Europe
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Vaccine Politics: Immunity Under Threat In The West

Last week we saw how the global drive to eradicate polio has suffered a serious setback due to the politicisation of vaccination efforts and prolonged violence in certain areas of the planet. However, it would be a mistake to a...
by Daniel Cavanillas
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