Category: Politics
United Nations: A Brief History
The United Nations (UN) is one of the most significant global institutions, created with the mission of maintaining peace, promoting human rights, and fostering international cooperation. The idea for its existence began after the First World War, but came into fruition after the second in 1945. The League of Nations The UN’s story begins with…
Martial Law: South Korea’s Crisis
On the evening of December 3rd, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in order to address alleged “anti-state forces” and an imminently growing “threat from North Korea”. Despite the President giving somewhat convincing reasons for declaring martial law, it was grounded in his own plummeting approval ratings, since he took office in…
Syrian Terrorist Rebels take control of Damascus
In a stunning development, a coalition of terrorist rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has seized control of Damascus, the Syrian capital, in less than two weeks following a surprise offensive launched from northern Syria. HTS, designated as an Islamist terrorist organisation by the United Nations, United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Russia,…
Trump’s Dream Team Forms
Since winning earlier this month, President Trump has been gradually announcing who will serve in his cabinet. There are 15 main roles in the U.S. Cabinet, with Trump having already chosen 7 of the 15. In addition to the main 15 appointments, Trump has announced several senior positions, in what is often referred to as…
How will Trump’s Second Presidency Affect the Economy?
Inflation and Tariffs One of the main concerns for voters is how the president will deal with inflation. Trump has promised to ‘defeat’ inflation in the coming years, yet has also made a firm stand on raising tariffs for imported goods. He proposes a 10% tariff on all goods entering the US, with a 60%…
Why the United States Hasn’t Adopted Electronic Voting
The Current State of US Voting Systems The United States primarily relies on paper-based voting systems, with only a limited implementation of electronic machines for voting in some jurisdictions. While many modern societies are increasingly digital, the US voting infrastructure remains predominantly traditional, raising questions about why electronic voting hasn’t been widely adopted. Security Concerns:…
