Shiana Irlbeck
Tensions Increase Between China & Taiwan
The Chinese government has taken increasingly aggressive measures to shift Taiwan towards unification.
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Vincent Ene
- Jul 1, 2022
- 3 min
What is a Recession and is it Inevitable in the United States?
There is a fear of a looming recession in the United States of America. Prices of goods may no longer be “business as usual.”
Shipra Swaraj
- May 14, 2022
- 12 min
Why Does Russia Want to Invade Ukraine? What Role do the US, NATO, China, India, and the EU play?
The world order is once again being tested as a sovereign nation is being "invaded" by a "world power." How does this affect the rest?
Kristiana Nitisa
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Are we on the edge of science fiction becoming the future of warfare?
Machines that hunt down and kill humans in movies have caught the eye of the public’s imagination for generations. It might become true soon
Callie McNorton
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
What’s happening in Myanmar Now 2022 - An Update
In 2021, a coup took over the civilian government of Myanmar. Amid claims that the general election was a fraud, the military seized power.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Apr 5, 2022
- 4 min
School attacks in Sweden are not likely to stop as the warning signs of violence are dismissed
On Monday, 21 March, the Swedish nation was shocked to hear the news of the violent crime at a Swedish high school.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Mar 1, 2022
- 5 min
How to Support Ukraine by Donating, Learning, and Sharing the Right Information
The Russian invasion of Ukraine endangers hundreds of lives and leaves thousands of people homeless. Know how to support them here.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Feb 24, 2022
- 5 min
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained - On the Precipice of a Full-Scale Invasion
Currently, Ukraine is in the first stages of being invaded by the Russians, facing one the largest military armies in the world.
Surabhi Paraki
- Nov 7, 2021
- 4 min
Sudan Coup: The Military Coup in the Country and Citizens' Response
Sudan's military coup on October 25 threatens to undermine the country's early democratic transition, which began in 2019.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- Aug 31, 2021
- 7 min
Caged in Despair: What Is Going On In Afghanistan Right Now?
As the US and its allies have completely left the country, Afghans are left to be ruled by the Taliban for the second time in history now.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- Jun 10, 2021
- 7 min
Revisiting the Paradise on Earth: Kashmir, it's Past & Article 370
Jammu and Kashmir have been contentious enough to scourge the Indian media with its happenings in the nation and abroad.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- May 22, 2021
- 6 min
The Tale of Palestine and Israel: Timeline and How To Help
Palestinians in Gaza continue to struggle for basic necessities with inequitable economic & social laws enforced by the Israeli government.
Surabhi Paraki
- May 19, 2021
- 4 min
What's Happening in Colombia and How We Can Help Them
Citizens across Colombia have been protesting for weeks against the current government. At least 51 people have been killed in this chaos.
Sovena Ngeth
- Apr 25, 2021
- 4 min
10 Years of War in Syria (2011-2021...)
The Syrian civil war is the world’s largest refugee and displacement crisis. Unfortunately, it has reached its decade-long mark.
Sovena Ngeth
- Apr 7, 2021
- 4 min
Asian Hate Crimes in America: Then and Now
Since the coronavirus pandemic was discovered to have originated in Wuhan, China, anti-Asian discrimination has been rampant.
Sovena Ngeth
- Mar 7, 2021
- 4 min
Yemen 2021: The Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World
Yemen's humanitarian crisis is currently the worst in the world due to widespread famine, disease, and attacks on civilians.
Sovena Ngeth
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
Myanmar Military Coup: Explained
Myanmar military claimed widespread election fraud, and a coup was staged as a new session of parliament was set to open on February 1.
The results for the IYOPS x Craft & Slate Design Grant 2022/23 is out now!
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