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Digital Censorship and Its Impact on Society
By: Syuzanna Zakaryan In modern society, digital information is one of the most powerful resources, yet in many countries it is highly controlled. Many governments and private organizations have implemented online censorship measures that limit access to certain types of content. Digital censorship is a major topic due to its impact on society, most commonly seen in the restriction of information and shaping public opinion. Digital censorship can be different. According
Vardui Chtrkyan
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Fleeing for Their Lives: Sudan’s Civil War and a Global Cry for Help
By: Ixli Hidalgo More than 8.6 million civilians living in Sudan have fled their homes since the conflict started. To put into perspective, that is about 16 percent of the total population of Sudan. The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which is the official military of Sudan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is a powerful paramilitary group, began in April 2023 and has been called “one of the fastest unfolding crises globally” (OCHA, 2024). These tw
Vardui Chtrkyan
Nov 8, 20252 min read


The Role the UN plays and how Pivotal it Truly is in the Discussion of Global Affairs
By: Raashi Khamkar The United Nations is an international organization dedicated to achieving universal unity. Established right after World War II in 1945, the UN is committed to strengthening international peace and security as well as promoting a positive environment for social progress. The UN assists with improving the lives of those experiencing poverty, human conflict, climate conflict, disease, and illiteracy, just to name a few. The United Nations regards itself as
Vardui Chtrkyan
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Damaged Lungs
By: Sanchana Sundararajan The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the lungs of our planet, holding over 390 billion trees and more than 10% of all known species on Earth. Yet, ironically, it is shrinking every single day, gasping for air as deforestation spreads. Deforestation is the large-scale clearing of forests, often through logging, burning or agriculture, where trees are removed faster than they can naturally grow. The deforestation of the Amazon rainforest matt
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Nov 8, 20253 min read


The New Arms Race in Space
By: Kayla Penhasi Space Races have never truly ended—they have only evolved. The Cold War’s first Space Race reemerged in 2019 in the form of acknowledging space as a warfighting domain. NATO—the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—officially recognizes five domain operations in warfare: Maritime, Land, Air, Space, Cyberspace (Giordano, 2023, October 5)—space being formally established as one of these domains in 2019 (Dolman, 2022). With space becoming a domain of warfare and
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Nov 8, 20254 min read


Leading with Purpose: Mane Berikyans' Journey in International Relations
By: Vardui Chtrkyan For many young people, global issues can feel distant, confined to headlines and news tickers. But for Mane...
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Sep 26, 20253 min read


Freedom of Speech in Our Digital Age
By: Joshua Blond In today’s world, social media, digital news outlets, and broadcast media shape how people communicate and engage in...
Vardui Chtrkyan
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Recognizing Sanctions & the Catastrophic Outcomes
By: Raashi Khamkar The ideology of sanctions has helped many governmental bodies. However, sanctions are a multifaceted concept...
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Sep 26, 20252 min read


From Kathmandu to Climate Protests in Europe: How Teens Fuel Global Protest Movements
By: Yusra Asad When Nepal’s government announced a social media ban in September 2025, it expected to strengthen control. Rather, it...
Vardui Chtrkyan
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Nuclear Energy: Is it the future of clean power?
By: Kayla Penhasi As the world races to cut carbon emissions, this raises the question of whether or not nuclear energy is a sustainable...
Vardui Chtrkyan
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Global Debate Over Debt Relief in Poor Countries
By: Syuzanna Zakaryan In many regions, government spending is more concentrated in paying back former loans than on funding hospitals or...
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Sep 25, 20253 min read


Genocide Denial and the Fragile Path to Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
By: Alisa Adzhemyan Armenia and Azerbaijan have conflicted over the region called Nagorno-Karabakh (Called Artsakh by Armenia) for...
Vardui Chtrkyan
Sep 25, 20253 min read


The Clothing Graveyard: Fast Fashion as a Symbol of Exploitation
By: Angelica Geokhyan An estimated 30% of all retail garments are never sold to the public: they are to be disposed of as they are no...
Vardui Chtrkyan
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Voices Silenced: Women’s Struggles in Afghanistan
By: Natali Hayotsyan August 2021 marked the beginning of the end for women in Afghanistan. The once democratic government was overthrown...
Vardui Chtrkyan
Sep 22, 20253 min read
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