THE EFFECTIVENES OF USAID IN FOSTERING LIBERALIZATION
USAID funding to Egypt has been largely unsuccessful in fostering liberalization. By Jodi Sanger-Weaver, Staff Writer
THE EFFECTS OF DESTRUCTIVE FISHING PRACTICES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Southeast Asia’s rise in population and infrastructure calls for increased production, but resorting to alternative practices can often destroy crucial ecosystems. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer.
FROM DISGRACE TO DEMOCRACY: IMPLICATIONS OF THE BO XILAI INCIDENT ON THE FUTURE OF CHINESE DEMOCRACY
As the Communist Party continues to maintain authority, hopes for a more democratic China emerge from a public scandal. By Michael Tsai, Staff Writer
FROM DISGRACE TO DEMOCRACY: IMPLICATIONS OF THE BO XILAI INCIDENT ON THE FUTURE OF CHINESE DEMOCRACY
As the Communist Party continues to maintain authority, hopes for a more democratic China emerge from a public scandal. By Michael Tsai, Staff Writer
NEOLIBERAL POLICY AND THE GROWTH OF SLUMS
Neoliberalism’s goals of minimized state intervention and increased privatization lead to urbanization and development, but at what cost? By Teresa Almeida, Staff Writer
PROJECT UNITY: ONE VETERAN'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE TOLERANCE AND OPEN DIALOGUE
Veterans' readjustment to society and efforts to cope with intolerance and alienation. By Alexsandra McMahan, Staff Writer
PROJECT UNITY: ONE VETERAN'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE TOLERANCE AND OPEN DIALOGUE
Veterans' readjustment to society and efforts to cope with intolerance and alienation. By Alexsandra McMahan, Staff Writer
RETHINKING HOLLANDE'S ELECTION: WHAT IT DOES (AND DOESN'T) MEAN
There's more to Francois Hollande's election victory than the economy. By Sebastian Brady, Staff Writer
RETHINKING HOLLANDE'S ELECTION: WHAT IT DOES (AND DOESN'T) MEAN
There's more to Francois Hollande's election victory than the economy. By Sebastian Brady, Staff Writer
CARTAGENA AMEN? HOW THE COLOMBIAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT CAME TO BE
The signing of the Colombian Free Trade Agreement has the potential to alter the course of two nations’ economies and inter-hemispheric relations. By Tyler Sheets, Staff Writer
GLOBAL LAND GRABS AND FOOD INSECURITY
The practice of land grabbing may benefit governments and large companies, but the impact on small-scale communities can be detrimental. By Justin Dewaele, Staff Writer
WHY THE HOLLANDE VICTORY MEANS BAD NEWS FOR OBAMA
There is no reason to expect that President Obama is happy with the result of France's election. By Adham Bishr, Staff Writer
INTERROGATING CONTRADICTIONS: TOURISM IN THE KOREAN DMZ
Korea’s demilitarized zone: a contradictory symbol as a traumatic remnant of the Cold War as well as a center for tourism in modern society. By Page Law, Contributing Writer.
RON PAUL AT UCSD: A LOOK AT NON-INTERVENTIONIST FOREIGN POLICY
Throughout Ron Paul’s May 4 speech, his non-interventionist foreign policy was emphasized as he related it to current global events. By Jodi Sanger-Weaver, Staff Writer
INDONESIA'S STRUGGLE FOR IDENTITY
Dr. Rizal Sukma weighs in on Indonesia and the role of Islam and democracy. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer
INDONESIA'S STRUGGLE FOR IDENTITY
Dr. Rizal Sukma weighs in on Indonesia and the role of Islam and democracy. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer
EUROPE'S FISCAL UNION AS A SOLUTION TO THE GLOBALIZATION PARADOX
How will a superstate find a solution to sub-regional financial turmoil and what are its implications? By Nolan Weber, Staff Writer
EUROPE'S FISCAL UNION AS A SOLUTION TO THE GLOBALIZATION PARADOX
How will a superstate find a solution to sub-regional financial turmoil and what are its implications? By Nolan Weber, Staff Writer
SYMPATHY FOR THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
The Joint Strike Fighter aircraft development program is an ongoing disaster. But, unfortunately, it's too late for regrets. By Taylor Marvin, Staff Writer
FAIR TRADE: A STEP TOWARD ETHICAL CONSUMPTION
Is it worth it to consume products that benefit companies on one hand, but destroy lives on the other? Fair Trade poses a possible solution. By Simeen Shaikh, Staff Writer