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A Coup or a Necessary Reset in Tunisia?

A Coup or a Necessary Reset in Tunisia?

Aug 11, 2021 |

Brief #126 – Foreign Policy
By Avery Roe

On July 25, 2021, President Kais Saied of Tunisia fired the country’s Prime Minister and suspended Parliament in what he called an emergency situation, giving him total power. Article 80 of the Tunisian Constitution allows the President to take any actions necessary in the event of imminent danger to the country in consultation with the prime minister and parliament.
While President Saied did not consult with others in the government, there has been debate on whether or not his actions otherwise fall inside the law. He has promised to appoint a new government within 30 days. In the weeks since he acted, there has been considerable debate as to what happened and what will come next as the country remains in limbo.

Who is Spreading Misinformation About Covid Vaccines?

Who is Spreading Misinformation About Covid Vaccines?

Aug 10, 2021 |

Brief #123 – Health and Gender
By S Bhimji

While the internet has been a good thing, it also has one major negative; it has allowed everyone with a keyboard to become an author and publish whatever they want. Misinformation and fallacies permeate every single topic on the internet but none more so than the Covid vaccines. 

Critical Race Theory Debate Rages On

Critical Race Theory Debate Rages On

Aug 9, 2021 |

Brief #58 – Education Policy
By Lynn Waldsmith

As millions of K-12 students head back to school in the coming weeks, many conservative lawmakers and anxious parents continue to rail against what they see as the dangers of teaching critical race theory, or CRT, in the classroom. But the reality is that myths and misinformation about CRT are based in fear and being perpetuated as a political tool.

Will This Summer’s Extreme Weather Affect the World’s Resolve to Tackle Climate Change?

Will This Summer’s Extreme Weather Affect the World’s Resolve to Tackle Climate Change?

Aug 9, 2021 |

Brief #123 – Environmental Policy
By Adrian Cole

COP 26 is the latest climate gathering in a process which began with the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations Framework Convention (UNFCCC), established then, is comprised of 200 members who commit to meeting annually in a Conference of the Parties (COP). This year the UK will host, and has the presidency. The meeting has been billed as the “last, best chance” to deal with climate change. What are its goals?

Why is There No Covid Vaccine for Children?

Why is There No Covid Vaccine for Children?

Aug 7, 2021 |

Brief #122 – Health and Gender Policy
By S Bhimji

For much of 2021, only the adult population has been getting vaccinated in the USA but children have not been a priority. Now that schools are about to open, people are asking why children have not been vaccinated.

In the USA, the plans were to only vaccinate the children in the later stages of the vaccine roll-out. As of yet no vaccine has been approved for use in children under the age of 12.

How Effective Are Our Global Organizations?

How Effective Are Our Global Organizations?

Aug 6, 2021 |

Brief #125 – Foreign Policy
By Ailín Goode

The United States has been an active member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since its creation in January 1995. As of 2019, the U.S. had been a party in 179 cases managed using WTO dispute settlement procedures. It remains active in the creation and maintenance of the agreements set for by WTO to organize and govern world trade.

Star Wars: The Weaponization of Space

Star Wars: The Weaponization of Space

Aug 6, 2021 |

Brief #60 – Technology
By Henry Lenard

Even as space commerce soars to new heights, it appears the world continues to gird itself for the inevitability of warfare in the heavens. At the official opening of the new UK Space Command on July 30, two top British military officers directly criticized China and Russia for their “reckless” behavior in space, such as using weapons to destroy satellites. That activity has left a trail of dangerous space debris in Earth’s orbit.
The two commanders also left open the possibility that the UK could develop its own weapons to defend assets in space for the first time.

Are We Going to Need Booster Shots of the Covid Vaccine?

Are We Going to Need Booster Shots of the Covid Vaccine?

Aug 6, 2021 |

Brief # 121 – Health and Gender
By S Bhimji

There is no longer any question about the efficacy of Covid vaccines. Most studies indicate that they prevent severe disease, hospitalization and death. However, breakthrough infections are being reported with a higher frequency.  A few months ago, there were only a few sporadic reports but now it appears the numbers are rising.

An Update on Efforts to Reform the Police

An Update on Efforts to Reform the Police

Aug 6, 2021 |

Brief #21 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

Statistics show that black people are three times more likely to be killed by police than white people, which is why police reform and rebuilding trust between law enforcement and minorities is so important in today’s climate. Local leaders have proposed using the funds to expand law enforcement, invest in social services, or develop technology used to prevent gun violence.

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