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El Salvador’s Struggle with Gang Violence: A Need for a New Approach

“We are no longer the world’s death capital, and we achieved it in record time.” declared Nayib Bukele during the 78th UN General Assembly. After the country experienced a spike in gang violence in March 2022, Bukele has since arrested more than 78,175 people under a state of emergency according to Gustavo Villatoro, El Salvador’s justice and public safety minister, which granted suspension of some fundamental rights.

The Girl-Reclamation of the Girl prefix

Women's Month has come just in time to reflect on the new prefix in town, girl. We’ve seen girl-dinner, girl-math, what's girl-next?

Discovering the Apple Vision Pro

The high-tech giant Apple began this year by producing a mixed-reality headset known as Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro went on sale on...

Impending Tik Tok Ban: a Symbol of Escalating Tensions between the US and China?

The Social Media platform Tik Tok took the world by storm in 2016 with its short form video hosting service. Since then, the giant...

A Bittersweet Ending: The 2024 Oscars Ceremony

The 2024 Oscars Ceremony brought about much excitement for fans of the film industry, but also acknowledged the state of the world today through the movies represented on the Oscars' stage.

The Legal & Political Aspects of the Israel-Hamas Conflict

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza, putting civilian lives at grave risk, the UN Security Council and its permanent members have continuously failed to pass legal solutions to temper and dissolve the situation. The Stork breaks down recent developments in two of these members, the United States and the United Kingdom, that will impact the conflict in the near future.

A Journey of 15,000 Animals Rescued in Ukraine

In a world divided by conflict, it is difficult to find any slice of good. However, there are many underrated heroes that remain unnoticed by the public eye. The Stork celebrates some of these heroes, who put themselves at risk everyday to save animals in danger during the Ukrainian war, victims that are often forgotten.

China’s Emergence as a Superpower: Opportunity or Threat to Global Governance?

Many argue that China’s rise as a superpower poses a formidable threat to the global community. By challenging the economies of developed democratic states, China attempts to undermine the post-World War II rules-based order designed to promote cooperation, liberalization, and democratization.

Was the US Right to Block the WTO Dispute Settlement?

The United States (US) was traditionally one of the most firm supporters of international trade liberalization, and used to be one of the strongest backers of the World Trade Organization (WTO) system.

To Norman Kurtis, an Inspiration to the IE community

The IE community continues to mourn his passing, but kindly remembers his contributions to the University, here is a toast to Norman Kurtis!

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