May 24, 2013
Friday Reading List for May 24, 2013. By Logan Ma and Kirstie Yu, Staff Writers
THE CULTURAL TOLL OF THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR
Syria contains relics of the most ancient civilizations on the planet, but future generations will never be able to see these historic sites. By Logan Ma, Staff Writer
MOSCOW AND THE RADICALIZATION OF RUSSIAN ISLAM
Staff Writer Giovanni Castaldo examines Russia's instigation of radical Islam in the North Caucasus.
MYANMAR ETHNIC RECONCILIATION: IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT CHINESE COOPERATION
Does China have a bit of chicanery in store for Myanmar's political future? By Will Yale, Contributing Writer
ABANDONING THE YOUTH: TEACHERS LEAVE CLASSROOMS ON STRIKE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Children are the real victims of teacher's strikes in South Africa. By Alexis Coopersmith, Staff Writer
MEXICO: BETWEEN POLITICS AND ORGANIZED CRIME
Staff Writer Melanie Emr looks at how a human rights activist sees the intersection between politics and organized crime.
ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE IN INDIA
A human right violation, a hindrance to the country’s development. By Anouck Dubois, Contributing Writer
RHINO HORNS, GYPSIES, AND ASIAN MEDICINE: THE MEDICINAL BLACK MARKET
A museum heist in Ireland leads Staff Writer Rebecca Benest to investigate the development of a thriving black market.
THE PUTIN REGIME: DEMOCRATIC FAILURE IN RUSSIA?
After entering into an unprecedented third term as president, how will Putin influence Russian democracy? By Logan Ma, Staff Writer
VIVA LA EDUCACIÓN: RESHAPING EDUCATION INEQUALITY IN CHILE
Staff Writer AJ Thomason discusses student outrage over education inequality in Chile.
LEAVES OF DESTITUTION: YEMEN AND QAT
Is Yemen socio-economic stucture poised for a drug induced collapse? By Lori Komshian, Staff Writer