Tags: 2024

Why Did Zelensky Fire the Ukranian Military Commander-In-Chief?

On February 8, Volodymyr Zelensky changed the leadership of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Since the first day of the invasion on February 24, 2022,...

The Death of Alexei Navalny is Not the Death of His Dream for Russia

The Stork breaks down the events surrounding Alexei Navalny's death leading up to his funeral on 1 March 2024, as well as his wife Yulia Navalnaya's conviction to keep his spirit alive.

Peeling Back the Layers: Beyond the ‘Orange Peel Theory’

You might have noticed this theory popping up on your social media- 'predominantly tik tok- feeds in recent months. Known as the ‘orange peel theory’.

“10 Conflicts to Watch out for in 2024”- according to the International Crisis Group 

On January 24, IE University had the great pleasure of hosting an event featuring Comfort Eco, the president, and CEO of “The International Crisis...

Unpacking the Recent American Border Standoff

Tensions around the US-Mexico border rise as Texas takes it into its own hands to address the controversial issue. The Stork breaks down the stand-off that ensued between the Presidency and the Governorship of Texas following recent heated events at the border.

Albania Uses ChatGPT to Speed up EU Ascension Process 

On December 13, at the European Union Summit, news was delivered by Edi Rama regarding Albania's latest bid to speed up the country´s process...

Center-Right Victory at the Finnish Elections

A new phase of Finland's political sphere is unfolding following the presidential elections in January 2024. With Alexander Stubb set to take up office in March 2024, the world will undoubtedly see a more involved Finland as it strengthens its alliance with NATO.

Russia’s first convictions following the ban on LGBT movement 

Russia’s law labeling the “International LGBT community as an extremist organization” officially came into force last month, on the 10th of January 2024. The...

Mike Johnson’s Troubles Resurface in Republican Legislative Failures

The Stork reviews the many problems the new US Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has faced since his controversial election to the position and analyzes his struggle to maintain Republican unity.

The Super Bowl 2024: Football or Taylor Swift?

Until now, the Super Bowl was never really on my watchlist, but, being a Swiftie (a Fan of the singer Taylor Swift who is dating NFL player Travis Kelce), of course, I had to turn on my TV this Sunday.

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 “I’m not a feminist, I can cook”

Across the internet, we are seeing a range of discussions involving women who identify as anti-feminists. I was initially perplexed as I wondered why a woman would oppose the pursuit of equal rights. To fully grasp this situation, we have to ask ourselves a couple of questions, starting with: How is feminism even perceived today?

From Food to Culture: A Traveler’s Guide to Madrid

Having relatives visit is almost always stressful, but in a shocking twist, a back-to-back, grandparent-filled weekend offered me peace and many new fun-facts to...

Can Central Asia Lead the Climate Fight?

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, wasn’t just another meeting of world leaders—it was a moment to decide whether global promises on climate action would translate into real change. Against the backdrop of towering mountains, melting glaciers, and drying rivers, Central Asia stepped forward with ambitious ideas and plans to address its climate challenges. For a region often overlooked, COP29 provided a moment to showcase not just its vulnerabilities but its potential to lead in the fight against climate change​.