Brief #116 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Inijah Quadri
In an era of evolving geopolitical landscapes, the United States faces the challenge of exerting effective global leadership amidst complex international conflicts and tensions. Three prominent areas of concern include the situations in Ukraine, Gaza, and Taiwan.
Brief #115 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Ibrahim Castro
In the ongoing Ukraine crisis, drone attacks near Donetsk and in Kharkov raise tensions. President Zelenskyy calls for increased Western sanctions on Russia, while discussions on US and EU military and financial aid for Ukraine are underway.
Brief #114 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Ibrahim Castro
A week-in-review of Global News, including surging violence in Ecuador, Iran’s strikes on Iran, Syria, and Pakistan, and more on the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal.
Brief #113 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Aziza Taslaq
Fadi’s story sheds light on the resilience and determination of Palestinians facing identity challenges and calls for global recognition of their rights and a just resolution to the ongoing conflicts in the region.
Brief #112 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Yelena Korshunov
Alexei Navalny is one of the leaders of the Russian opposition and a leading opponent of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin. Navalny gained initial fame for his investigations into corruption in Russia.
Brief #111 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Ibrahim Castro
Updates on the Israel-Hamas War, including the current situation in Gaza, a genocide case against Israel filed by South Africa, a Hamas leader killed in Beirut, attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen, and more.
Brief #110 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Ibrahim Castro
A powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year’s Day, Somalia has promised to defend its territory by “any legal means,” Argentina formally announced last week that it would not accept the invitation to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, and more covered in this week’s review.
Brief #109 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Ester Avisror
An up-close and personal interview with Arie Tsidon, a retired Brigadier-General of the Israel Defense Forces, who was a prominent Senior Commander of Charuv and of Paratroopers Patrols, and served in the IDF for 25 years.
Brief #108 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Arvind Salem
It’s not often that political observers look to international elections to forecast outcomes in the U.S. presidential elections, yet wins from populist candidates Javier Milei in Argentina and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands are giving political observers on the left in the United States cause for alarm.
Brief #107 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Ibrahim Castro
A week-in-review of Global News, outside of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas Conflict, including natural disasters in China, migration reform by the EU, and more.
Brief #106 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Aziza Taslaq
The widespread destruction and immense losses have left a lasting impact.
Brief #105 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Ibrahim Castro
Tensions between neighboring states, Venezuela and Guyana have shot up in recent weeks over a long-running territorial dispute.