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Los Gordos No Trae El Mando: Explaining Violence and Political Change in Mexico
On November 26, five bodies bearing signs of torture were dumped outside the Autonomus University of Sinaloa, names have been numerated...
Hiroki Barraud
Mar 252 min read
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The Next Great African War? The Internationalization of the M23 Insurgency
On 30 January, March 23 Movement (M23) insurgents captured Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Nicolas Valladolid
Mar 252 min read
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From Relief to Risk: How the USAID freeze threatens conflict-ridden countries
Within the first few weeks of his presidency, Trump has announced an arguably shocking policy development; the freezing of USAID.
Anna Belcikova
Mar 252 min read
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Active Defence: Explaining Israeli actions in Syria
The start of December 2024 saw the demise of one of the most notorious regimes in the Middle East.
Diego Toderi
Mar 253 min read
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Tiger in Crisis: South Korea’s Short-lived Martial Law
Late Tuesday night, South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law for the first time since the 1979 military coup.
Nicolas Valladolid
Mar 253 min read
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The Syria Crisis: Assad's Regime Comes To An End
The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria this past week, after more than a decade of civil war, came as a shock to many.
Nina Brandler
Mar 252 min read
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Current Tensions on the Korean Peninsula: Views From an American Expat
Historically, the Korean Peninsula has been a source of interest for US foreign policy.
Jeremy Elwell
Mar 255 min read
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Putin's Espionage Playbook: Inside Russian Covert Operations in Europe
 We often mistake the visible tip for the entire iceberg, especially when it comes to the murky world of espionage.
Giacomo Violetti
Mar 258 min read
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The Review: Eastern Europe Edition
The Review Eastern European Edition examines aid to Ukraine during war with Russia, and NATO's presence in the Baltics.
Lily Wainer and George Spector
Mar 2518 min read
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The Review: Africa Edition
In the Review Africa Edition, Mr. Boucher examines Equatorial Guinea, analyzing the potential for civil war.
Dominic Boucher
Mar 258 min read
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The Review: Middle East Edition
The Review Middle East Edition delves into the region's Proxy wars, and Assad's regime in Syria.
Daghan Jacob Gonulluoglu and Lina Ayaichia
Mar 2517 min read
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Biden’s Overlooked Quantum Legacy: How America’s Cyber Race Could Reshape Global Security
A single encrypted military transmission might seem irrelevant to everyday life—until it isn’t.
Louis Elphick
Feb 17 min read
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Congo in Crisis: Rwandan-Backed Rebels Capture Goma
The M23 rebel group has forcibly seized control of Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s largest eastern city.
Ane Burke
Jan 312 min read
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A Seat at the Peacemaking Table: Why Women Make Better Peace
Peace processes are famously unpredictable, yet one thing about them is certain; the absence of women.
Lili Krasznai
Dec 13, 202411 min read
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The Hidden Toll: How War in Europe is Reshaping Gender Roles and Family Dynamics
The war in Ukraine has left an indelible mark on its people, reshaping not only the physical but the social landscape
Hannah Greenwood
Dec 6, 20247 min read
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Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: A Lasting Solution?
In the early hours of November 27th, 2024, the long-awaited Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came into effect.
Matilde Roquette
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Terrorism and the Weaponization of Refugees: How Mass Displacement has Become a Weapon of War
As of March 2023, the United Nations estimates 110 million people worldwide have been displaced as a result of ‘conflict, and violence'.
Matilde Roquette
Nov 26, 20247 min read
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Missiles and Mines: The Growing Diversification of Weapons Used in Ukraine
The past week has seen significant developments for the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict.
Pranav Harish
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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NATO and the World: Global Implications of North Korean Deployment in Ukraine
Following two years of violent combat, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive into the Kursk region of Russia in the summer of 2024.
Giacomo Violetti
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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The Modern Engine of Misinformation in War
How are AI-generated images of the war in Ukraine shaping public opinion and fueling misinformation?
Hannah Greenwood
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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