Tags: Global

Sudan in a Global Blind Spot: The Largest Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds

As of November 2024, half of Sudan requires immediate humanitarian aid, facing what the UN’s humanitarian chief describes as an “invisible crisis”. While 25 million Sudanese are in need of immediate assistance, the world has barely taken notice with attention fixed on other major conflicts such as Gaza and Ukraine.

Barcelona: When and What?

Waking up to a severe weather alert blasting and my flight being delayed is not what I wish to remember about my last day...

El negocio del odio

En la víspera de elecciones estadounidenses, el tiempo se distorsiona.

Conversations for Change: Manuel Muñiz, Advisor in Club de Madrid, in Interview with The Stork

In this interview, we explore complex issues with Manuel Muñiz. This is the result of a collaboration between The Stork and Club de Madrid.

La evolución del sistema internacional: desde la hegemonía hacia la multipolaridad

El sistema internacional actual es el producto de una historia compleja, un entramado forjado por guerras, luchas de poder y confrontaciones ideológicas.

White Dove or Loan Shark?: Criticisms of the World Bank

The World Bank distributed nearly twelve billion dollars in loans, grants, and projects in 2023 alone. Countries like Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia received critical...

Democracia transnacional en la Unión Europea: un camino innovador hacia la gobernanza global

La idea de democracia transnacional es un concepto innovador que ha cobrado relevancia en las últimas décadas.

UK Quits Coal: The End of a 142-Year Legacy in Power Generation

It has been 142 years since the United Kingdom became the birthplace of coal power. However, as of September 20, 2024, the country has officially turned its back on decades of history, establishing itself as the first major economy to do so with the closure of its last coal power plant in Nottinghamshire. 

X Set for Return to Brazil Following Weeks-Long Blackout

Since Friday, August 30th, Brazilian users of the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) have been unable to legally access the platform following its ban by the country’s Supreme Court, which was preceded by a legal battle with the platform’s owner, Elon Musk.

Euro Betting Tips – Football European Championship 2024

Just in time for the European Championships, the Stork provides a guide for students to bet on the football teams participating in this year's games.

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Conversations for Change: Manuel Muñiz Behind The Scenes

How can we ensure the democratic participation of the youth? What is the relationship between education and human rights? In this interview, we explore...

Georgia’s Revolution of Dignity? Lessons from Ukraine’s Euromaidan

The current events in Georgia are somewhat similar to the beginning of Euromaidan. On October 28, 2024, during parliamentary elections, the pro-Russian Kobakhidze government got a majority. According to the OSCE report, statistical anomalies, and prosecutors in Georgia, the elections were not fair, causing the first “wave” of protests. The most likely scenario is that the Kobakhidze government will try to suppress the protests completely until the very end, which might lead to a revolution in Georgia.

Where Did All the Coffee Shops Go and Why Democracy Needs Them

Third spaces, apart from fostering community, have also historically been the cornerstone of discussion, exchange of ideas, and conversation – the proverbial “living room” of society. It is a place where we can affirm our identity while developing empathy and understanding for those different from our own, and their decline is negatively affecting our psyche as well as modern democracy.