Rachel Brown
Turkey and Syria 2023 Earthquake - Why Was It So Severe?
The earthquakes that struck Turkey were among some of the deadliest and most devastating in recent years, but why was it so severe?
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Rachel Brown
- Feb 8
- 4 min
The Rise of Global Coal Usage in 2022
In 2022, global coal demand was expected to increase and reach an all-time high exceeding 8 billion tonnes due to the energy crisis.
Shiana Irlbeck
- Aug 27, 2022
- 6 min
Tensions Increase Between China & Taiwan
The Chinese government has taken increasingly aggressive measures to shift Taiwan towards unification.
Shiana Irlbeck
- Jul 2, 2022
- 4 min
Why Is There a Global Food Crisis?
With the Ukraine war, a changing climate, and fertilizer shortages upon us, a global food shortage is the reality that society now faces.
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
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.
Shipra Swaraj
- Dec 3, 2021
- 9 min
The Great Tribulations of Women in Afghanistan
An analysis of the historical struggles, progress, and setbacks faced by Afghan women over the 20th and 21st centuries.
Surabhi Paraki
- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
Ethiopia: Conflict in the Tigray Region Explained
A constantly escalating conflict between the federal government in Addis Ababa and the regional Tigray government has affected Ethiopians.
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
- 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.
Abdul-Qudus Oyekanmi
- May 12, 2021
- 8 min
The 10 Poorest Countries in the World and How We Can Help Them
Almost 10 percent of the world's population, that's nearly 700 million people living below the World Bank's poverty line of $1.90 a day.
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
- 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.
The results for the IYOPS x Craft & Slate Design Grant 2022/23 is out now!
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