When I tell somebody that I speak German, their reaction is nearly always something along the lines of, “Cool! Are you German?” (or, is your family?). My negative response is then met with confusion and an inquiry as to why ...
From Somalia to Sudan, the United States’ approach to African foreign policy has been largely unsuccessful, often further destabilizing the region. This is particularly true in West Africa, where states such as Guinea-Bissau have fallen victim to U.S. diplomacy. Nestled ...
I’ve always felt somewhat distant from my culture. When I was a kid, something felt off. But, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. “What even is my culture?” is a question that was always in the back of ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of firsts globally, with quarantining and having a lack of social interaction being a new experience for many. Despite this, countless individuals lived this life for years, dubbed “hikikomori.” Originally thought as a ...
By: Zain Khan and Aneri Shah NORTH AMERICA & SOUTH AMERICA United States Shot Down Spy Balloon Prod Questions Over US-China Relations A balloon first approached American airspace through the Aleutian Islands and racked up political turmoil as it drifted ...
By: Lauren Schulsohn Photos by: Lauren Schulsohn and Jacob Wisnik Just a little over 150 miles from the heart of downtown Los Angeles lies the Salton Sea, once a bustling vacation destination for Hollywood stars and affluent beach goers in ...
Since World War II, U.S. nuclear weapons have served as deterrents of conventional attacks against the United States and its allies. Accordingly, the United States has long maintained a strategic position in favor of nuclear first-use in its international policies. ...
North Korea began the development of its nuclear program in the 1950s, and its first nuclear facility was built in the early 1980s. In December 1985, it signed the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT), which is seen as fundamental to the ...
A “normal” American family may seem like the least likely framework for discussions about the politics of potential nuclear war. The narrative choice of such a family, however, is clear once audiences are made aware that this “family” is merely ...
By: Zain Khan and Aneri Shah INTERNATIONAL Fears of Damaging Global Recession Recede, For Now This autumn, fears of a recession spiked anxieties in large economies in the global community. For the United States, it was a salient issue in ...