Despite Opposition, Kurdistan’s Independence Referendum to Continue as… Julia Yingling Sep 25, 2017 In a region profoundly lacking in international accord, the so-called Islamic State (IS) has provided a cause that…
Catalonia’s Secessionist Tug-Of-War Lives On Clara Marchionini Sep 5, 2017 On August 17th 2017, a van rammed into a crowd on La Rambla, Barcelona, killing fourteen and injuring over one…
The Final Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet Alec Regino Jul 13, 2017 It was a celebration of one of the world’s most respected spiritual leaders. Thousands of exiled Tibetans gathered…
The Phone Call that Shook the Sino-American Status Quo Shirley Wang Jan 9, 2017 On December 2, 2016, one of the largest breaks from conventional U.S. foreign policy shook the world in the form of…
The Precarious Position of Hong Kong’s Sovereignty Thomas Daechsel Nov 30, 2016 On October 12, two young legislators from Hong Kong, Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching, used their Legislative Council…
The Rise of Coups D’État: Kenya vs. Burkina Faso Kathleen Rose Kennedy Nov 25, 2015 Between 1952 and the 1990s, there were over 71 attempted and successful military coups d’état in Africa . Depending…
Puerto Rico: From Colony to Nation… or State? Alix Vadot Sep 23, 2015 When people think of Puerto Rico, they often think of beautiful beaches and peaceful getaways. For island…
Small Nations: The Economics of Independence Sarah Pettem Oct 21, 2014 Scotland’s recent referendum on independence resulted in a distribution of forty-five percent for and fifty-five…
«Beau risque» for Scotland? Ronny al-Nosir Oct 19, 2014 Scotland is a country of just 5 million inhabitants and part of the United Kingdom. Québec is the sole…
On the Right to Self-Determination and a State-Centric World Cem Ertekin Oct 12, 2014 The Scottish Independence Referendum, on September 18, was perhaps the most anticipated political event of 2014;…