The College Conundrum: How US student loan repayment policy created $1 trillion in outstanding debt
On average, a US student will spend approximately $21,000 per year pursuing a college degree, approximately 22% of which will be paid through borrowed funds.
Critical Analysis: Germany takes center stage in diplomacy
In order to reevaluate its foreign policy approach, Germany conducted a review (“Review 2014”) last year. Review 2014 included multiple town hall meetings with German voters
Critical Analysis: A critique of Spain’s Public Security Law
Currently before Spain’s Senate is the Ley Orgánica de protección de la seguridad ciudadana (“Public Security Law”). This bill has already passed through the lower
Loss of Culture: Can laws prevent the destruction of antiquities?
“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.” – Elie Wiesel Over the course of human
Myanmar religion law restricts conversion and criminalizes adultery
International organizations are outraged over proposed legislation being negotiated in the Myanmar Parliament which would require individuals to obtain government approval before converting to, or
UK approves law allowing conception of three-parent babies
In a bold and unprecedented move in the House of Commons, 382 Members of Parliament voted in favor of a technique that stops genetic diseases
Sony Pictures’ “The Interview”— Freedom of speech or act of war?
The Interview, starring Seth Rogen and James Franco is a comedy about the assassination of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un.
Critical Analysis: Responding to the crisis facing internally displaced people in Ukraine
As fighting intensifies and peace talks remain on rocky ground, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine increases with each day that passes. One aspect of the
Critical Analysis: Reframing Climate Change
In November of 2014, The Group of Twenty (G20) met in Brisbane Australia to discuss the state of the global economy. Global growth, climate change,
Critical Analysis: Distinguishing Obama’s Drone Program from Bush’s Interrogation Program
Hours before the “Torture Report” was release by the Senate, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush Michael Gerson wrote an op-ed where he called
Critical Analysis: Russia seeks “100% Guarantee” Ukraine will not join NATO
November 25, 2014 A spokesman for Russian president Vladimir Putin told the BBC on Tuesday that Russia was nervous about NATO’s expansion towards its borders,
Critical Analysis: Qatari Employment Law and the 2022 World Cup
November 18, 2014 By far, some of the major cost factors that are associated with hosting the World Cup tournament consist of spending on the
