Written by: Jonathan Jordan Staff of Research and Development In the first half of 2025, journalism was rife with numerous challenges to its integrity. Press freedom reached a historical low worldwide as journalists’ liberties are being restricted through many means, from political repression to financial strain. This new situation could Read more
Written by: Dhiya Farras Suryakusuma Staff of Research and Development India and Pakistan are two neighboring countries that – put simply, don’t get along with each other – because of ongoing territorial disputes. Both countries place claims on a territory named Kashmir, resulting in constant tensions. A recent attack on Read more
Written by: Dhiya Farras Suryakusuma Staff of Research and Development March 20th, 2025 marked a new journey in Indonesia’s political dynamics as the Indonesian Parliament passed a controversial revised military law (UU TNI), allowing the military to take civilians’ positions in government such as the Supreme Court. The revised constitution Read more
Written by: Natalie Grace Sierra Adi Staff of Research and Development The West is no longer the only one writing the rules. As we begin to see the cracks in the liberal economic system, China enters with a different kind of order: one that challenges the system of limited state Read more
Written by: Natalie Grace Sierra Adi Staff of Research and Development For decades, the United States has been a leading power in international relations and global trade (CFR, 2023). However, there has been a shift in the country’s foreign policy under Trump’s second tenure. Attempts at an “isolationist” American policy Read more