War, Sea, and Wall: The Triple Tragedy of Refugees Fleeing to Greece
Europe has been dealing with a refugee crisis for five to six years now, yet only one country has borne the brunt of it: Greece. The country's response: funding a floating barrier to deter migrants. By Raafiya Ali Khan
WAR IS KNOCKING, DON'T ANSWER
Staff Writer Ethan Azad discusses the newly implemented decision to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization and the issues bound to ensue.
ISIS: WOUNDED BUT NOT DEAD
Staff writer Kahlil Ram explores the current status of ISIS and the significance of U.S. withdrawal from Syria.
THE CLOWN ON THE CROSS: ISRAEL'S NEWEST ART INSTILLATION GARNERS SPECULATION
Staff writer Hector Guzman explores the controversy around Finnish artist Jani Leinonen's recently exhibited art piece "McJesus," its commentary on faith and implications on artistic censorship.
THE CIA'S FIRST COUP: A LESSON IN (DIS)INFORMATION
Staff Writer Ethan Azad describes the CIA's first coup in Iran and the effects of media propaganda.
COULD RECENT PEACE TALKS BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END IN AFGHANISTAN?
Staff Writer Alex Bittner discusses the ongoing war in Afghanistan, Taliban control and the hopes and complications surrounding current negotiations for peace.
ERASING THE PAST: ISIS'S DELIBERATE DESTRUCTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
Staff Writer Hector Guzman looks into the motivations and repercussions of the destruction of art by and cultural artifacts in the Middle East.
DEFENDING AMERICA'S LIGHT PRESENCE IN SYRIA
Staff Writer Kahlil Ram reflects on America's response to the Syrian Civil War, arguing that a policy of light U.S. involvement was not only justified but necessary due to the complicated regional dynamics at play.
IRAN SANCTIONS: THE THREAT OF COUNTER-PRODUCTIVITY IN IRAN-U.S. RELATIONS
Anticipating scheduled Iran sanction reinforcements on November 5th of 2018, staff writer Ethan Azad analyzes the repercussions of strong U.S. sanctions on Iran on international relations and the Iranian people.
GLOBAL FORUM REVIEW: ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS AND A DIVIDED JERUSALEM
Staff Writer Sneha Naren reports on the discussion over Israeli settlements and annexation of Jerusalem at I-House's Global Forum
The Travel Ban: The Politics of Immigration in the U.S. (I-House Global Forum Review)
Staff Writer Sneha Naren reviews the I-House Global Forum event on Oct. 26.
REVERSING THE FEMALE TRAVEL BAN
Contributing Writer Rinad Taha proposes solutions to deconstruct Saudi Arabia's male guardianship system.
THE COLOR BEHIND THE BLACKLIST
Staff Writer Sneha Naren explores the cultural richness of Middle Eastern countries targeted by Trump's travel ban.
THE SUN SETS ON ISIS'S MOSULI CALIPHATE
Staff Writer Bailey Marsheck discusses the complicated situation in Mosul as it moves toward resolution.
OP-ED: URGING UCSD TO HELP REFUGEES THROUGH A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
UCSD Student Aisha Subhan explains in an op-ed why UCSD should help Syrian refugees.
CITY OF CARAVANS: KEEPING CULTURE ALIVE IN A STATE OF UNCERTAINTY
Staff Writer Veronika Michels takes a glance at the art projects breathing humanity back into Syrian refugee camps