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One Hit Wonder?: Bangladesh’s Shaky Economic Future

How many times have you looked at the tag of a piece of clothing in a store and saw “Made in Bangladesh”? From producing things like T-shirts to jeans to many other simple clothing apparels, the country has been applauded by the international community for the way it has harnessed the power of the industry to employ millions of people, especially women, and drastically reduce extreme poverty domestically.

How Will the Super Tuesday Primary Elections Affect the US Presidential Race?

The Stork reflects on Super Tuesday results during the presidential primaries in the US and what they mean for the candidates.

The Death of Alexei Navalny is Not the Death of His Dream for Russia

The Stork breaks down the events surrounding Alexei Navalny's death leading up to his funeral on 1 March 2024, as well as his wife Yulia Navalnaya's conviction to keep his spirit alive.

How to Get Over Flight Anxiety

For some, the thought of stepping on an airplane is nauseating, no matter how many times you do it. Flight anxiety also known as aerophobia is a common anxiety that many people face. Here are some tips to help on your next trip!

Your Boycotts Won’t Stop Unfair Labour

You have power as a consumer, but only when you use all your resources. It’s important to think about who feels better from your personal boycott: the child you aim to help, or yourself?

Unpacking the Recent American Border Standoff

Tensions around the US-Mexico border rise as Texas takes it into its own hands to address the controversial issue. The Stork breaks down the stand-off that ensued between the Presidency and the Governorship of Texas following recent heated events at the border.

Take up The White Man’s Burden: “The blessings of civilization and progress to barbaric non-Western, non-Christian, non-white people”

What is the white man's burden nowadays? What is the mission of the white, Christian, Western man in a world made up of an infinite tapestry of cultures, traditions, religions, languages and beliefs? Why the white man is always right, and the rest is wrong? Why do democracies always have to be right even if they are not? 

Center-Right Victory at the Finnish Elections

A new phase of Finland's political sphere is unfolding following the presidential elections in January 2024. With Alexander Stubb set to take up office in March 2024, the world will undoubtedly see a more involved Finland as it strengthens its alliance with NATO.

Mike Johnson’s Troubles Resurface in Republican Legislative Failures

The Stork reviews the many problems the new US Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has faced since his controversial election to the position and analyzes his struggle to maintain Republican unity.

Is Amnesty Constitutional? IE professors discuss

Is the newly proposed amnesty law compliant with the Spanish constitution? Does it challenge the highly respected rule of law and the principle of the separation of powers? These were the questions posed by panellists during the “Legal Brew” event organised by the Law Society at Segovia Campus.

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Amnistía: el punto de no retorno

Se ha materializado en el Congreso la Ley de Amnistía, ya profetizada hace años por algunos agoreros, pero que la mayoría nos resistíamos a creer.

Food Sourcing in the US: Problems and Solutions

For food distributors in the US, it is much cheaper to make their products in an overly unnatural manner than to maintain a slow farming structure. It is also faster, making the market of consumers larger and the output levels of food higher.

Why are some countries more developed than others?

When analysing the level of development in countries, an often-mentioned case is the comparison between the United States and Mexico, two former colonies, both of which had a starting point after gaining independence. The question is, how, being neighbours, did the Americans achieve much higher levels of human development than their Latin neighbours during the interwar period and especially in the last 70 years?