Taliban Backtracking on Promises of Girls’ Education
On March 23rd, the Taliban backtracked on its promise to let girls attend secondary school in Afghanistan. That morning, girls excitedly arrived at school after being home for seven months, More
The Kremlin’s Disinformation Machine and its Effects on Russian Domestic Support
In late February 2022, President Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of Ukraine, sparking worldwide outrage as well as protests within Russia. Beyond the intense conflict on the ground , More
The Aggressor and The Enabler: Belarus’ Role in Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On February 24th, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine after having amassed troops over several months at its shared border with Ukraine, as well as in Belarus. Belarus has played a critical, More
Contagious Coups: A Look at the Rising Trend of Military Takeovers in Africa
Over the last 18 months, a series of military coups has unfolded in Africa, with the most recent case occurring in Burkina Faso on January 23rd, 2022. Other successful coups More
Tension at Ukraine’s Border: Will Threats of Sanctions be Enough to Deter Putin?
Recently, Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukrainian border, which has resulted in pushback from the international community. Although serious threats of sanctions have been issued, the military buildup More