Venezuela and Russia: Geopolitical Allies in the 21st Century
Written by Alexandra O’Brien In recent years, Russian interest in Venezuela has grown considerably, particularly in regard to its natural resources. Given...
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Culinary Relations: Gastrodiplomacy in Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan
Written by Anna Lipscomb Abstract: Cuisine is an integral part of a nation’s culture and identity, as it captures the essence of its history, traditions, and va...
The Efficacy of UN Peacekeeping in Reducing Violence against Civilians
Written by Min Byung Chae Introduction The fall of the Communist bloc in 1991 brought high hopes for the international community. In particular, there arose an ...
Renowned Egyptian fine artist passes away at 88
Written by Elisabeth Siegel Egyptian artist Omar el-Nagdi passed away last Friday at the age of 88 after an illustrious career that spanned sixty years total. B...
A Personal Reflection on the Recent New Zealand Mosque Shootings
Written by Tasnim Islam Following the recent mosque shooting in New Zealand, many Muslim communities across the globe mourn the death of 50 innocent lives. They...
The Relevance of Nation-States to the Study of the Middle East
Written by Julie Geng Introduction The concept of the territorial state is not native to the Middle East, and most states have only gained independence in the l...
“Re-Education Camps” for Uyghur Muslims in China
Written by Zhen Tu Xinjiang, a city in northwestern China, is home to a substantial population of Uyghurs―Turkish people of Islamic faith. In September 2017, th...
Challenges Ahead for Chinese-Canadian Camaraderie: A Discussion with Yale China In Focus
Written by Coco Chai Yale China In Focus, a student-run independent, non-profit organization on campus, held a roundtable discussion on the current issues regar...
Ending the War in Yemen: How Citizens, the United States, and the World Can Help
Written by Alayna Lee After three years of conflict, the war in Yemen has not shown any signs of stopping, and it has turned into one of the most severe h...
The Judicialization of the Right to Health in Brazil: Enacting Magical Legalism and Prospecting Biopolitical Futurity
Written by Leila Iskandarani In the fifth installment of its Health Justice Speaker Series, the Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs hosted João Biehl to d...