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The Complex Realities of Migrant Labor Exploitation in the GCC
by Leena Musharbash January 25, 2024Labor migration systems are inherently exploitative – and the kafala system of states in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is no exception. The exploitative…
By Seb Zerilli, University of California, Los Angeles The establishment of the State of Israel received widespread support from the Western world, often seen…
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An Endless Cycle of Vengeance: Armenia and Azerbaijan
by Nathan Akiyoshi January 22, 2024Conflict between groups is an unfortunate reality of the international community. One of the oldest conflicts between two ethnic groups is between Armenia and…
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Taking a Closer Look at the U.S.-Israel Partnership
by thegeneration January 22, 2024By A. Avery, University of Southern California While the United States has been a steadfast ally of Israel for many years, recent events on…
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The Rhetoric of Donald Trump and Global Democratic Backsliding
by Dylan Tzung July 22, 2023With the Republican frontrunner Donald Trump poised to receive another 19 months of substantial media attention ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, it…
- DemocracyEuropeFeaturedGuest ArticleMilitaryRussiaSecurity and ConflictVladimir Putin
Behind the Smokescreen: Was the Wagner Mutiny a Victory for Putin?
by thegeneration July 22, 2023by Kemal Mohamedou The Wagner mutiny of June 2023 was a moment that shocked not only Russia but the entire world. Led by the…
