by Joshua Cunningham | Apr 27, 2023 | Israel
Introduction In early 2023, Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (Bibi), announced a series of reforms that functionally remove authority from the judiciary and eliminate the Supreme Court’s powers. The current government, which is the most...
by Mary Ameringer | Apr 27, 2023 | Human Rights
On April 15th, President Macron signed into law his unpopular reform act increasing the state pension age from 62 to 64. Since January, millions have mobilized in demonstrations across France to denounce the reform. However, civil unrest exploded in late March after...
by John Darby | Apr 27, 2023 | Brazil, BRICS, China, India, Russia
Introduction The concept of “de-dollarization” has become an increasingly topical issue as countries seek to decrease their dependence on the U.S. dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency. Should de-dollarization occur, there are many countries that would like...
by Alexa Kutz | Apr 27, 2023 | National Security, North America
Introduction American consumers are increasingly aware of the abysmal working conditions attached to some of the most prominent brands in the fashion market. Over the past decade, popular brand names like Nike, Shein, and H&M have been criticized for their use of...
by Sabrina Rodriguez | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction When exploring solutions to an armed conflict and a history of human rights violations, one can usually think of bringing cases before a tribunal to find those responsible and hold them accountable. However, it is not that easy. Policymakers must also...