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The Legal & Political Aspects of the Israel-Hamas Conflict

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza, putting civilian lives at grave risk, the UN Security Council and its permanent members have continuously failed to pass legal solutions to temper and dissolve the situation. The Stork breaks down recent developments in two of these members, the United States and the United Kingdom, that will impact the conflict in the near future.

A Journey of 15,000 Animals Rescued in Ukraine

In a world divided by conflict, it is difficult to find any slice of good. However, there are many underrated heroes that remain unnoticed by the public eye. The Stork celebrates some of these heroes, who put themselves at risk everyday to save animals in danger during the Ukrainian war, victims that are often forgotten.

¿Herramienta de diplomacia o de estancamiento?

Aunque las Naciones Unidas defienden el principio de igualdad soberana de los estados, el poder de veto desafía este concepto.

Why are some countries more developed than others?

When analysing the level of development in countries, an often-mentioned case is the comparison between the United States and Mexico, two former colonies, both of which had a starting point after gaining independence. The question is, how, being neighbours, did the Americans achieve much higher levels of human development than their Latin neighbours during the interwar period and especially in the last 70 years? 

Liberal, except for Palestine: Unraveling the utter failure of Liberalism in the war on Gaza. 

While the fear of another Nakba has lingered within every Palestinian for the past 75 years, the emergence of peacekeeping international organizations and international law conventions has been a beacon of hope for Palestinians. 

How Will the Super Tuesday Primary Elections Affect the US Presidential Race?

The Stork reflects on Super Tuesday results during the presidential primaries in the US and what they mean for the candidates.

The Holy Grail of [Nuclear] Green Energy: Fusion

At the end of 2023, the Joint European Torus, an experimental facility for fusion nuclear energy generation, achieved a major milestone in fusion generation. The Stork breaks down what this could mean for the future of energy production.

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.

Your Boycotts Won’t Stop Unfair Labour

You have power as a consumer, but only when you use all your resources. It’s important to think about who feels better from your personal boycott: the child you aim to help, or yourself?

South Africa v Israel: The Effectiveness of the ICJ

This article is written in conjunction with the IEU Law Society. By Adam Paska Countries tend to translate all international conflicts or disputes into legal language...

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Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency, multiple territories have seen their sovereignty challenged by the American President’s ambitions for annexation. One of the...

Turkey in Turmoil: Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Nationwide Protests

Following the recent arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, significant unrest and protests have erupted across Turkey, revealing strong political divides and fears for...

What to Know on the Serbian Protests

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have been taking to the streets of Belgrade and other Serbian cities since November. March 15th marked the largest...