Snapping Back: The International Supply Chain of Turtles and Tortoises
On Sunday, March 28, 185 baby tortoises were found in a suitcase at the Galápagos Ecological Airport. The luggage was heading to the port city of Guayaquil in Ecuador when More
The End of America’s Forever War?
Just two months into his presidency, Joe Biden is faced with one of the most significant US military decisions in recent memory. In the coming weeks, Biden must decide whether More
Western Sanctions Deepen Sino-Russian Ties: How the US Will Likely Face a “Strategic Overdraft”
Joe Biden frequently vows to promote multilateralism and rebuild international alliances between the US and the rest of the world. During his foreign policy address at the State Department in More
Killer Accusations: Moscow Recalls its US Ambassador
On March 17, for the first time in over twenty years, Russia recalled its US ambassador, Anatoly Antonov, for an undetermined period. This drastic decision came as President Biden responded More
After a Diplomatic Row with Malaysia, North Korea Remains More Isolated Than Ever
On Friday, March 19th, the government of North Korea officially severed ties with Malaysia after Malaysia’s High Court approved the extradition of a North Korean citizen, to the United States, More
Can the International Criminal Court Restore its Legitimacy?
While the International Criminal Court (ICC) strives for justice for “serious crimes of international concern,” the legitimacy of the Court is increasingly challenged. Acting as an organ of the United More
Beyond Words and Signatures: The Paris Agreement Revisited
As one of the world’s leading superpowers, many nations take after the example of the U.S. Following four years of climate policy characterized by deregulation and weakened enforcement measures under More
The New Face of Globalism
Despite calls for cooperation from both sides, the relationship between the United States (US) and China continues to decline. The recent conclusion of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) investigation into More
The International Question of the Amazon Rainforest
While deforestation has been an ongoing issue in the Brazilian Amazon, previous progress has been backtracking since 2012 and has accelerated even more since 2019, when current Brazilian Prime Minister, More
The International Supply Chain of Cut Flowers: Blooming Problems
The peak season for cut flowers is upon us. Every year, from Valentine’s Day to Mother’s Day, the world purchases blooms for anniversaries, graduations, Spring weddings and other celebrations, amounting More