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Is the #metoo movement dead?

One of our time's most relevant social initiatives has been the #MeToo movement. It has given women the confidence to speak out about sexual...

Vo Van Thuong Elected as New Vietnamese President

On March 2, Vietnam underwent a significant leadership change, as Vo Van Thuong was appointed as the new president by the National Assembly. Thuong took over the presidency following the resignation of his predecessor Nguyen Xuan Phuc in January.

Ukraine: One year after the Russian Invasion – An IE Event Exclusive

To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Association in Segovia and various IE members organized a panel to discuss...

Protests in Georgia Over Foreign Influence Bill

Mass protests flooded the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, in response to the so-called “Foreign Influence” bill on March 7. The ruling Georgian Dream party passed the initial reading of the draft law, triggering clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

The Mysterious Havana Syndrome

Havana syndrome has no proven cause, no consensus on how it is transmitted and no precise symptoms. This illness first appeared in 2016, two years after the reestablishment of relations between the United States and Cuba. Diplomats and U.S. officials in Cuba started to experience a range of conditions such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, severe headache and memory loss.

A Critical Take on Critical Thinking

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."  - Aristotle The ability of an individual to...

The UN High Seas Treaty: Conserving Our Oceans

After nearly two decades of discussion, United Nations member states drafted an agreement to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. The UN signed the...

Why is President Macron Touring Central Africa?

On March 1, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on his 18th tour of Africa since his first election in 2017. The week-long tour saw him visit four Central African nations, namely Congo, Gabon, Angola, and the Congo Republic. The purpose of this tour, according to Paris, was to achieve diplomatic objectives and foster a new "responsible relationship" with the African continent.

Controversial Salvadoran Solution to Gang Violence

Evidently, something must be done to stop the endless rotation of brutality. Gang violence needs to be addressed and the livelihood of the country must be ensured. Nevertheless, these barbaric policies are not the answer. The populist measures are only inhumane and vengeful.

Silicon Valley Bank: What Could Happen?

Market traders must have rolled their eyes the night of the 9th of March as they noticed a stock tumble, losing 60% in hours and dragging the benchmark US banking sector index down by eight percentage points. What had happened?

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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.

The Global Podcast Era

Since 2020, podcasts have grown to become one of the major sources of entertainment for most people. From leisure to news to wellness and...

Las leyes de la guerra y su moralidad

La guerra no es solo una serie de acciones tácticas y estratégicas; es un terreno donde la moral y la ley se entrecruzan de maneras complejas y dolorosas.