Refugee Lives: Trauma, Celebrations, and Limbo
In 2011, the Syrian Civil War placed refugees on the global stage. Five years later, we only hear about refugees at campaign rallies. What is their situation today?
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
How Kurdish Women are Setting The World Standard for Feminism
A prominent women’s movement has come to thrive in an unlikely place: Kurdistan. With insight from a Kurdish scholar, it becomes evident that Kurdish women’s political activism, role in guerilla fighting, and superb organization should serve as an exemplar for the American feminist movement.
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 SUN SETS ON ISIS'S MOSULI CALIPHATE
Staff Writer Bailey Marsheck discusses the complicated situation in Mosul as it moves toward resolution.
THE SITUATION IN KASHMIR: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. SAIBA VARMA
Editor in Chief Omkar Mahajan recently interviewed Dr. Saiba Varma about the situation in Kashmir.
TRAGEDY OR TRIUMPH: THE DEATH OF THE "POSTER BOY"
Editor-in-Chief Omkar Mahajan discusses the recent death of Burhan Muzaffar Wani and the impact this will have on Kashmir while also exploring Kashmir's recent history.
THE GROWING ANTI-MUSLIM SENTIMENT IN MYANMAR
Staff Writer Omkar Mahajan discusses the tenuous religious divide between Buddhists and Muslims in Mynanmar.
THE ISIS TERRORISM THREAT: REACTIONS FROM THE ASIA-PACIFIC
Staff Writer Angela Luh discusses Japan and China’s counterterrorism efforts and how countries in the region have reacted to growing unrest in the Middle East.
THE FALLACY OF QATAR'S TERROR LINKS
Staff Writer Sultan Al-Khulaifi discusses and refutes the allegations that Qatar has been funding jihadist groups
THE PECULIAR CASE OF KHORASAN: MORE DANGEROUS THAN ISIS?
Staff Writer Omkar Mahajan discusses the emergence of a new terrorist group, Khorasan, that may pose a greater threat to national and international security than ISIS.