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Henry Kissinger, Diplomatic Behemoth with a Controversial Legacy, Dies at 100

Henry Kissinger was a prominent figure in U.S. politics. His career spanned the terms of 12 U.S. presidents, in which time Kissinger operated as consultant, National Security Advisor, Secretary of State, and, briefly, as the head of the National Commission of Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. Following Kissinger's death on 29 November 2023, the Stork breaks down his significant influence over U.S. foreign affairs.

Are We Still Trying to Make America Great Again?

The situation is scary, and the only thing that American citizens can do to prevent it is to vote. Reluctantly, and for the lesser of two evils, they have to cast their ballots. As for the rest of us, we will have to sit back, watch, and hope that the situation that all of us remember from our childhoods does not repeat itself. This time around, there will be no jolly ranchers or playground conversations to envelope our ignorance. This time, we will live through it as adults.

Can You Vote in Upcoming EU Elections?

This article is written in conjunction with the IEU Law Society. By Victoria Luque The upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections provide IE students with an important...

A Vote for Democracy in West Africa: Liberia’s General Elections

After many years of civil war, corruption, and unrest in Liberia, many were sceptical that the recent presidential elections would end without a power-grab by the former president. To their surprise, the transition was peaceful, casting a vote for the democratic regime that the country has strived for over the years. The Stork recounts the elections and Liberia's struggle for democracy.

Another Turbulent Week in British Politics: Cabinet Reshuffle, Rwanda Scheme Blocked, and Labour Rebellion

The beginning of November was a tumultuous period in the United Kingdom as protesters clashed and the government fell into disarray. The Stork recounts these important events and their significance in British politics.

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Heaps Pressure on Conservative Government

The UK's official COVID-19 inquiry task force attracts the public's attention as new information of the government's blunders are exposed.

Elecciones: balotaje en Argentina

El 22 de octubre, la ciudadanía argentina se enfrentó a las elecciones generales. Sergio Massa con el 36,68% de los votos. Javier Milei obtuvo el 29,98%.

American Congressional Chaos Over As House Republicans Finally Agree on Speaker Candidate

After a tenuous struggle to elect a Speaker of the House, Republicans have finally chosen Rep. Mike Johnson. The Stork explains the underlying causes for this uncertain period in U.S.politics.

Conservative Gains in German State Elections Spell Trouble for Scholz’s Government

Germany's "Traffic Light" coalition government faces electoral losses to center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in two States. It seems that Germany may be following a trend throughout Europe that favors conservative governments. Spectators that the EU might fall behind its goals, if this trend continues.

Will online voting become the new norm?

Online voting has a lot of potential to make voting much more convenient. However, while it would significantly lower the individual cost of casting a ballot, this doesn’t necessarily mean that it would boost voter turnout or increase accessibility. There’s muddled evidence about whether turnout would increase or not, and we can only expect small gains.

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¿Se está convirtiendo Estados Unidos en una oligarquía de “big tech”?

El ex-presidente Joe Biden, en su discurso de despedida, advirtió al pueblo estadounidense sobre la formación de una oligarquía “de extrema riqueza, poder e...

Spain’s Housing Crisis: A Matter of Affordability

In recent years, Spain has faced an increasingly complex housing market landscape, with prices spiking dramatically. Whether for locals or foreigners, buyers or sellers, or the state and consumers, housing has become a matter of central concern. 

What do the Trump Administration and hardcore Swifties have in common? Organised religion.

George Michael must have known something when he wrote,“You gotta have faith.” Because whether we like it or not, no matter what religion we believe in — if we do —  we all need to believe that there is something out there watching over us, call it the universe, God, or the government.