IMPLICATIONS OF THE KENYAN ELECTIONS
Kenya's recent elections show a sharp downturn in violence. By Patrick Johnson, Staff Writer
POPE FRANCIS AND THE 21ST CENTURY CHURCH
The election of Pope Francis is a step forward for the Catholic Church. Is it also a step back? By Patrick Johnson
A TANGLED WEB: PRIORITIZING CYBERSECURITY FOR THE GLOBAL MIND
As we see the rise of the "Global Mind", can we also expect an international Thought Police? By Kirstie Yu, Staff Writer
MALAYSIAN POLITICS AND THE SABAH CONFLICT
A foray by renegade Philippine gunmen into the Malaysian state of Sabah last month has led to ongoing clashes with government security forces. By Logan Ma, Staff Writer
NOT CUTTING IT: SURGERY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
Global health initiatives generally ignore the importance of surgeries in saving the lives of the underpirivileged. By Sarah Tegenfeldt, Staff Writer
VENEZUELA'S POWER VACCUUM: CAN INSTITUTIONALIZED CELEBRITY BE REPLACED?
What does Chávez's death reveal about his time in office? What can we expect now that he is gone? By Taylor Marvin, Contributing Writer
INSIDE THE BLACK BOX: A CLOSE LOOK AT CHINA'S POWER TRANSITION
An analysis of China's new leaders. By Michael Tsai, Staff Writer
BIRTH DEFECTS IN VIETNAM: THE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF MODERN WARFARE
The effects of the United States' chemical warfare linger in Vietnam long after the conflict ceased. By Rebecca Benest, Staff Writer
A NATION SILENCED BY THE STAIN OF DENIAL: UC STUDENTS PROTEST FOR THE RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
PROSPECT gets a first hand experience of widespread protests demanding complete international recognition of The Armenian Genocide By Lori Yeni-Komshian, Staff Writer
THE EPIDEMIC OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN EGYPT
How Egyptians face growing sexual violence towards women. By Emma Hodson, Staff Writer
THE ITALIAN ELECTIONS AND THE ASSERTION OF ANTI-POLITICS
Italy's recent elections are indicative of a greater Europen shift toward "anti-politics". By Giovanni Castaldo, Staff Writer
GHANA: A PROPOSAL TO PRAY AND PAY FOR
What can be done to undo the tragedies against the mentally disabled in Ghana? By Melanie Thompson, Contributing Writer