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By: Raashi Khamkar The Iranian government has been in disarray the past couple of decades, primarily being driven in the past couple of months. The Iranian regime, after the 1979 revolution, became an Theocratic-Islamic republic state, ruling with absolute power. Iran has had a growing divide between the elites of society and the general population, several human rights abuses, and a failing economy, fueling the protests that are ongoing within the regime.  The people of Ir

By: Katie Ko On January 15, 2026, the National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG) was formed as a transitional body, marking the formal launch of Phase Two of President Donald Trump’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan aimed at consolidating the ceasefire in Gaza. The committee will be led by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, who will oversee the restoration of essential public services, rebuilding of civil institutions, and stabilization of life in Gaza while also laying foundations for l

By: Natali Hayotsyan On January 3rd, 2026, United States President Donald Trump launched a series of  large-scale military strikes on the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, capturing leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. Charged with narco-terrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession of machine guns, Maduro and Flores are currently being held in the Brooklyn Detention Center of New York, pleading not guilty (Global Conflict Tracker, 2026).   While Ope

By: Aram Shirinyan Amid rising tensions between China and the island of Taiwan, the Chinese government has made an effort to pressure the European Union to ban the entry of Taiwanese politicians into EU territory, citing an “institutional loophole” that has allowed Taiwanese politicians to enter EU territory when they should not be permitted to do so.  This “loophole” that Beijing speaks of refers to the Schengen Borders Code, which says that non-EU citizens can only enter

By: Kayla Penhasi Many developing nations want an alternative to Western dominance. Their economies are restricted in ways that leave them economically behind the United States, largely because of the U.S. dollar dominance.  BRICS countries—also known as Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (and recently expanded to include Iran, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates)—consist of nations with major emerging economies challenging Western influence through po

By: Joshua Blond Each year, world leaders, policymakers, private-sector executives, and innovators convene to debate the future of governance on a global scale. Since its founding in 2013, the World Governments Summit (WGS) has served as a major international forum where representatives from across the globe discuss pressing issues such as international cooperation, technological transformation, and sustainability. Hosted annually in Dubai, the Summit has grown into one of t

By: Hrach Chtrkyan Every year, the world's most powerful leaders meet to deliberate on global security at the Munich Security Conference. Based in Munich, Germany, world leaders convene to discuss war, peace, and other current issues. The attendees of this meeting include: Heads of State, NATO officials, UN leaders, Foreign and Defense Ministers, Military Leaders, Tech Experts, and Security Experts (Bunde et al., 2025). A fundamental shift in transatlantic relations, the "Ze

By: Yusra Asad In the past decade, social media has become an atmosphere for adolescents to learn, socialize, and experiment with their personal identity. Under these videos and recommendations, there is a system of algorithmic personalization that dictates what a teenager sees within fractions of a second. While this system was designed to be a convenience, research shows that it may also exert an inviolable influence over adolescents' mental health (McCrae et al., 2017). A

By: Syuzanna Zakaryan  Water covers about 70% of Earth’s surface, yet it is said that the world is running out of water. This impacts many individuals, especially marginalized groups such as children in low-income countries around the world who lack access to clean and drinkable water. Due to the water crisis, many have been exposed to diseases, such as typhoid fever, cholera, and other water-borne illnesses ( Essential Need , n.d.). Amongst these are children who are dying

By: Kayla Penhasi As a result of the years of tensions between Russia and Ukraine—primarily beginning in February of 2014—and those tensions translating into a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia that began in 2022, this war has caused the reshaping of alliances across the globe.  Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in an attempt to restore influence in the post-Soviet world, preventing Western integration in Ukraine’s government. Yet, this has caused Russ

By: Sanchana Sundararajan Every year, world leaders gather in luxury conference halls, surrounded by countless flashing cameras and high-level security, making vital promises that could shape the planet’s future. But behind the speeches and headlines lies a bigger question: Do these top-notch discussions actually leave an impact on our world? To understand whether these high-profile gatherings truly make a difference, it’s important to first know what these summits actually

By: Raashi Khamkar The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an institution focused on the development of sustainable growth within the 191 countries the United Nations recognizes through the assistance of economic policies and financial stability. Originally founded to assist the UN, the IMF reaches a broader goal of promoting job opportunities, strengthening an economic backbone, and increasing productivity. There are three fundamental goals of the IMF: improving global mon

By: Ixli Hidalgo There is a very small percentage of consumer products that are immune to the impact of the new tariffs on goods imported into the United States. This trade war has and will continue to affect everyday consumer products as it continues to unravel. A trade war is when two or more countries repeatedly impose trade barriers such as tariffs against each other's goods. Trade wars may occur due to disagreements over trade practices, efforts to protect domestic indu

By: Joshua Blond In the debate about the effectiveness of certain teaching methods or curriculum content, one thing is certain: education is a human right.  Across the globe, the value of education and the cost of education vary. Now, who receives education and how much people have to pay to receive education is up for debate. The average student who lives in the United States and attends public school for grades K-12 will spend anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 by the end

By: Alisa Adzhemyan Access to the internet has become essential for school, work, healthcare, and communication. Despite this, millions of people in the United States and around the world still do not have reliable internet access. This gap is known as the digital divide, the inequality between individuals who have access to digital tools and those who do not. Although internet access is more widespread than ever, several key factors continue to limit connectivity for many c

By: Alisa Adzhemyan Across the world, both music and film serve as powerful platforms for social and political movements. From songs that unify protestors to films that project marginalized voices onto global screens, these creative mediums help foster identity, amplify activism, and mobilize change. Music has long been a mobilizing force within social movements, enabling groups to articulate collective identity, express emotion, and sustain momentum. For example, Kyomugish

By: Bennett Artizada The ongoing reality faced by countless young individuals is that the dream of homeownership is increasingly unattainable. Factors such as rapidly rising house prices, an increase in insurance, and the burden of student debt have transformed homeownership from a realistic objective into a distant aspiration. This troubling trend not only affects the financial stability of young people but also impacts their overall sense of security and future planning. U

By: Jaden Park Globally, artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is radically changing the nature of economies and jobs, sparking significant ethical discussion and innovative productivity within society. The ability of intelligent machines to learn, reason, and automate complex processes is transforming workforces around the globe at a rate never seen before as they integrate into a number of industries. According to recent analysis by the University of St. Thomas, artif

By: Joshua Blond The government in Africa is currently the victim of a wide variety of coups, with this rise in coups being a huge threat to African Democracy. Coups are defined as illegal if not overt attempts to seize control over a government. There are four main variations of coups. Palace coups are when one part of government displaces another. Putsch is a planned attempt, typically by the military, to overthrow the government. A self-coup is when an appointed official

By: Yusra Asad California’s political mainstream has always been closely tied to its immigrant communities. However, in 2025, the influence of Mexican-origin Californian immigrants has come too far and is impossible to overlook. From the city of Los Angeles to Fresno, the same families who built California’s farm lands, factories, and towns are now shaping the state’s policies and political landscape. Their voices echo in city halls and as far as to universities—reflecting a