Briefings
Deep Dives
Contributor Helen Lallos-Harrell explores the complex decision with which Ukraine grapples — whether or not to hold elections under martial law and the ongoing war with Russia.
Staff Writer Anna Keyes investigates the endurance of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during the 1998-1999 Kosovo War, outlining the broader historical ehtnic conflict of the region in the process.
Contributor Charlotte Freer explores the effects of the war in Ukraine and other geopolitical factors on the “Transnistria problem.”
Contributing Editor Aaron Shires explores the rise in excessive use of force by French police forces and the disparate impact this has on racial minorities in France.
Staff Writer Anna Keyes explores gender inequality in Albania from the historical to the current era through the lens of the Balkan Sworn Virgin phenomenon, unique to the Dinaric Mountains of the wider Balkans region.
Executive Editor, Caroline Hubbard, analyzes the implications of a proposed foreign language ban within Italy’s governmental institutions.
Staff Writer Carmine Miklovis re-examines predictions about the effects of the war in Ukraine on nuclear proliferation, a year after its onset.
Staff writer, Sophie Verhalen, investigates how the Inflation Reduction Act has disrupted the US-EU relationship.
Staff Writer Samantha Jennings investigates the leadership of female heads of state in a patriarchal world since Margaret Thatcher
Executive Editor, Caroline Hubbard, investigates the impact of the NHS strikes on the British psyche
Staff writer, Emily Fafard, analyzes the impact of the international community and atocity prevention within the Russia-Ukraine War.
Contributing Editor Luke Wagner explains the coming food shortage and why the Black Sea Grain Initiative is only a first step.
Staff writer, Will Brown, investigates the discourse surrounding the UN’s response to recent international issues.
Staff writer, Louis Savoia, investigates the ongoing security crisis in Europe, resulting from the war in Ukraine and the role of the European Union.
Staff Writer, Sarah Marc Woessner, explores the gas crisis in Europe.
Staff writer, Anna Berkowitz, explores the political implications of new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss.
Executive Editor, Caroline Hubbard, analyzes the food shortages caused by Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the potential international famine that could arise.
Staff Writer Sarah Marc Woessner explores the impact of economic sanctions on Russia, its citizens, and the global economy, as the stock market, and the trade system have been greatly affected by Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Contributing Editor Brian Johnson explores the ways in which the conflict in Ukraine will impact the Middle East.
Staff Writer Jacob Paquette outlines a European resettlement strategy for Russian migrants fleeing Putin’s Russia, focusing on strategic resettlement, successful social & economic integration, and the benefits of such an approach for Russian-speaking communities in the Baltic states.
Managing Editor Caroline Hubbard analyzes the digital divide between Eastern and Western Europe while proposing solutions for digital innovation in the East.
Staff Writer Sarah Marc Woessner investigates Macron’s potential relationship with the EU ahead of the French 2022 presidential elections.
Managing Editor, Caroline Hubbard, investigates the sudden and surprising campaign path of French presidential candidate, Éric Zemmour.
Managing Editor, Caroline Hubbard, analyzes the implementation of France’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirements in an attempt to understand the protests behind it, and how it conflicts with French values.
Staff Writer Louis Savoia explores how the celebrated arrival of a new Italian prime minister does not mean the country’s political crises are solved.
Contributing Editor Anna Janson explores the Child Welfare Scandal in the Netherlands and what it means for the government.
Staff Writer Myra Bokhari examines the relationship of government leadership and societal norms in fostering or countering Islamophobia in France.
Staff Writer Caroline Hubbard analyzes Marine Le Pen’s response to recent radical Islamic terrorist attacks as an attempt to gain political support.
Staff Writer Ben Ramos discusses the future for the movement for LGBT+ rights under the right-wing government in Poland.