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A Century of Dispute: Territory, Identity, and the Roots of the Gaza Conflict
The roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict run deep, shaped by historic events, wars, and decisions that still echo in the lives and memories of those caught on both sides.
Written and Researched By: Hannah Wan
Youth Activists are at the Forefront of Protests that Divide Indonesia
As the unmistakable One Piece flag waves in the streets, a new generation of activists are rising, challenging Indonesia’s current political state.
Written and Researched By: Nandana Jeevan
‘Your Party’ Might Not Be Yours For Much Longer
The promise of a new British left-wing party has the potential to upturn the UK political landscape - if they can get their act together.
Written and Researched By: Tal Mukhopadhyay
Understanding the Sudan Conflict
Amidst the chaos of Sudan’s latest conflict, a humanitarian crisis unfolds, revealing the urgent struggles of a nation facing significant upheaval.
Written and Researched By: Nandana Jeevan
The Gaza Strip’s Unrelenting Humanitarian Nightmare
Behind the headlines and ceasefire announcements, Gaza’s humanitarian emergency continues to deepen. Hospitals overwhelmed, water contaminated, and families torn apart: the real story of survival in a city on the brink.
Written and Researched By: Hannah Wan
Breaking Barriers: Sanae Takaichi Ushers in a New Era of Japanese Leadership
Japan's 'Iron Lady' arrives: Sanae Takaichi, the first female prime minister in modern history, vows to rewrite a male-dominated legacy. From Nara roots to toppling Ishiba's shaky coalition, her 2025 ascent echoes global firsts like Thatcher, but in a culture of rigid norms; now she pushes political reforms to Nordic-level female representation amid her nationalist agenda
Written and Researched By: Hannah Wan
What’s going on with Greenland – and why does Trump want it?
Time and time again, Trump has stated he wants Greenland. So badly, in fact, that he’ll do whatever it takes to get it. What’s behind this desire, why is Trump so desperate for this icy island, and what could this mean for the foreign relations of the US?
Written and Researched By: Chiara Yeung
Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the Truth About Blood Diamonds
What price are we willing to pay for luxury? The ongoing issue of blood diamonds urges us to reflect on our purchasing decisions and the hidden costs behind this precious commodity.
Written and Researched By: Nandana Jeevan
Money, Violence and Children: Why Nigerian Schools are the Targets of Gang Abductions
Once again, Nigerian schoolchildren and teachers are the targets of gang abductions. Despite the country’s long history of violent abductions as a result of religious tensions, the rise in commercial kidnappings seems to have developed independently. What are the root causes behind this concerning trend and how has the government’s response improved, or worsened, the crisis?
Written and Researched By: Mairead He
The Ongoing Consequences of Syria’s Genocide
How can a nation heal when its wounds run so deep? Amid years of brutal repression, massacres and chemical attacks, Syria’s genocide is a powerful reminder of human cruelty and the urgent need for justice and reconciliation.
Written and Researched By: Nandana Jeevan
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The Conservative Party has Capitulated — What’s Led to their Demise?
Despite having been in government up until 2024, the Conservative Party is languishing in the polls, having recently received their lowest ever vote share in a by-election and polling as the 3rd largest party in Britain’s two-party-dominated system. What’s gone wrong for them?
Written and Researched By: Chiara Yeung
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