Current Events
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How the Grain Dispute Changed Polish-Ukrainian Relations
The recent events show a deterioration in the political and economic relationship between Poland and Ukraine. It is a bit overwhelming to process all this information, so this article will contain a recap of the events and some important conclusions. Situation in the beginning of the war Poland and Ukraine have never been close friends,…
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Spain on hold: The prize of the presidency
Spain has been without a government since mid-July, and it doesn’t appear that this situation will change in the foreseeable future. There are many factors to highlight, but the three main ones are: How Spain’s current Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez rose to power, the May State and Municipal elections, and the Catalan conflict. Sánchez is…
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This Week’s News Wrap
U.S. Strengthens Presence in Mediterranean Amid Escalating Israeli Operations In response to Israel’s escalating operations in Gaza, the Pentagon has deployed a second carrier strike group and Air Force fighter jets to the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized that these movements are aimed at deterring hostile actions against Israel and preventing a…
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How Theory Constructed The Road to the Russo-Ukrainian War
Do I believe that Ukrainian, American or European politicians are at fault for the misery, destruction and genocide on the Ukrainian land? I do not. I believe that the ones to blame are the ones who pull the trigger: Russian soldiers and Russian commanders that have given the criminal orders. However, I believe that some…
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Unequal Priorities: Examining the Disparity in Response to Human Tragedies
If you’ve paid any attention to the news for the past week, you’ll already know what happened to the Titan’s expedition to the shipwreck of the Titanic. It was a gripping story: five passengers trapped in a narrow metal tube, lost on a voyage to explore the most famous shipwreck in the world. A race…
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News Wrap
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits China in Effort to Mend Tense Relations In a significant diplomatic move, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing to hold two days of talks with Chinese officials, including China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang. This marks the first visit by an American diplomat to China in…