World Affairs

Russia's decision to decriminalize domestic violence raises questions on whether the bill is in the state's best interests or furthers gender inequality.

What are the dangers of lionizing figures like Venezuela's Ezequiel Zamora?

Trump's rise has threatened the role of norms in our domestic and international order. His opponents must employ new language to defend it.

As leaders of Augosto Pinochet's dictatorial government repent, questions linger about the role of forgiveness in the face of oppression.

Peter Singer's concept of expanded empathy offers important conclusions for contemporary refugee and migration struggles.

What does Merkel's proposed full-face veil ban say about Germany's commitment to religious and cultural pluralism?

Germany's ban on full-face coverings raises questions of how to balance security with religious freedom.

How will the morality of the Cuban leader's actions be judged in years to come?

Trump is a fan of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but due to Russia's history with the West, a renewed US-Russian relationship may not look how Trump thinks it would.

India's new law removing certain large bills from circulation may end the Indian shadow economy, but could also marginalize poor, rural citizens.

Recent scandals surrounding North Korea raise questions on joking about the country's dire situation.

The effects of India's caste system and U.S. slavery still linger in modern society, but is affirmative action the right solution for both nations?

How should Spain balance animal welfare with cultural heritage?

Despite a faltered peace deal, Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Did he deserve it?

From pageant winners to politicians, multiracial representatives of Japan on the world stage are challenging long-standing Japanese notions of what it means to be Japanese.

Back in July, during the Republican National Convention, some strange images circulated on the internet. Some tough-looking, blue eyed, blond cowboys, held signs with the curious phrase, “Latinos para Trump.” Obviously, something … Continue reading "Trump and the Latin American Left: Strange Bedfellows"

Britain's decision to leave to EU - "Brexit" - is seen by some as a rejection of globalization and due to the rise of globalization of nationalism, a phenomenon that could threaten global democracy.

Some countries plan to contest the UN's ban on trading ivory. But would allowing the sale of legal ivory economically benefit countries, or increase the problem of illegal ivory poaching in dwindling elephant populations?

The contradictions inherent in the Olympics make it difficult to reject or embrace completely.

Recent protests in Kosovo have highlighted the dangers of ethnic partition as a viable conflict resolution policy.