Will Afghanistan’s new Taliban leaders govern corruptly?
By Josh Von Trapp As terrible as the human rights and security situations in Afghanistan are already, things could get worse if the Talibanâs clean governance turns dirty. On August 15, 2021, the Taliban marched into Kabul unopposed, toppling the Western-backed...
What is the current status of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict? đ
One year ago this week, Azerbaijani forces attacked the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. This war redrew the maps of the area. It shifted the power and influence in this region away from Armenian’s who have declared the region independent, although, legally, it...
Why are Yemenis being starved?
By Felicity Mulford & Kate Vigneswaran Throughout Yemenâs brutal war, parties to the conflict have deprived civilians of the food and water they need to survive, starving them to death. In âStarvation Makersâ, a joint report released last week, Mwatana for Human...
What are the true costs of the war in Afghanistan?
By Neta C. Crawford Calculating the costs of the Afghanistan War in lives, dollars and years. The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in late 2001 to destroy al-Qaida, remove the Taliban from power and remake the nation. On Aug. 30, 2021, the U.S. completed a pullout of...
Where do Afghanistan’s refugees go?
By Tazreena Sajjad Images of thousands of Afghans desperately trying to flee their country following a hasty U.S. withdrawal have provoked an international outcry. As of Aug. 22, 2021, some 6,000 U.S. troops were working to evacuate U.S. military, American citizens...
The end of an era: What next for Afghanistan? đ
Since the United States formally began withdrawing from Afghanistan, the nation has witnessed an incredibly rapid deterioration of the government’s position. The President fled the country, and the Taliban are poised to control the nation upon the completion of...
How did the Taliban take back control of Afghanistan?
By Natasha Lindstaedt Taliban victory inevitable despite the trillions the US poured in. In less than a week, the Taliban has captured nearly a dozen key cities in Afghanistan. With the departure of US forces, it is poised to take over the country from the embattled...
As the West moves out, what next for Afghans?
By Paul Rogers As the Taliban rapidly expand in the shadow of US and NATO alliesâ retreat, has anyone considered the impact on innocent civilians? Military leaders in the United States and Britain, as well as allied countries, now accept that they have lost their war...
What does Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territory mean for Israeli identity? đ
The recent violence in the occupied territories has raised significant questions about the impact on Israel as a nation and the Israelis as a people. Israel’s commitment to democratic norms and human rights has been a part of its identity for decades; however,...Subscribe by Email
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