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Is Syria truly on the path to democracy?
William Ulterino
This op-ed assesses the plausibility that Syria’s new government will usher in the first true democracy for an Islamic nation in the Middle East.
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Shall We Play Kagame? - The Differences Between Rwanda and Burundi
Colin Leary
This paper examines the two neighboring countries of Rwanda and Burundi, and the impact that Rwandan President Kagame has had in helping his country recover from the genocide of 1994.
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The Global Politics of Adoption: Who Gets to Adopt and Why?
Lily Eigner
International adoption is deeply intertwined with global politics, nationalism, and ideological agendas. This op-ed explores how countries like Russia, China, and Ethiopia use adoption laws for political leverage, often sidelining the needs of children in favor of diplomatic or nationalist interests.
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Why Does Authoritarianism Survive Today?
Jonas Brock
This essay compares Russia and the United Kingdom, examining the cultural factors that underlie authoritarian thought and their manifestations in both cultures.
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“A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma:” An Analysis of Putin’s Domestic Popular Support
Patrick Ryan
This paper provides a comparative analysis in explaining why Russian President Vladimir Putin's receives unwavering support throughout his tenure especially in comparison to other world leaders. It discusses the forces behind the disparities between polling data from direct question surveys and list experiments. The paper also explains how Russia's recent military excursions impact Putin's national favorability ratings.
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Stop the Silence of Sudan
Julia Weir
This Op-Ed seeks to bring greater awareness to the Sudan civil war and the resulting mass displacement, famine, genocide, and rape, and thus pressure the international community to act and prevent an increasingly dire humanitarian crisis.
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Gaining New “Terror”-tory: The Strategic Expansion of Al-Qaeda into Africa
Ashley Jenkins
The op-ed discusses the expansion of Al-Qaeda's influence into Africa. Partnering with local extremist groups, such as JNIM and Al-Shabaab, Al-Qaeda seeks to recruit new members and undermine Africa's current democratic ambitions. The spread of extremist ideology poses a serious threat to U.S. national security and highlights the need for new counterterrorism strategies.
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Revolutionary vs. Evolutionary Democratization
Maia Nicolosi
This op-ed explores the democratization of Portugal and Spain, highlighting how their distinct revolutionary and evolutionary processes ultimately achieved the same result: a free, fair democracy.
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Fear-based Politics of Vladimir Putin
Ben Capocci
This Op-Ed discusses the reasons for aggressive Russian actions, including the threat of nuclear warfare and the invasion of Ukraine, and how these actions are rooted in deep-seated fear of Western forces.
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The Pressing Necessity for Maternal Healthcare Reform in the US
Chelsea Cousin
This Op-Ed discusses the impact of the historical legacy of slavery and anti-Black discrimination on inequities in modern Black female maternal health and pre and post natal care.
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