The Russian-Ukrainian war shook the world with its dire consequences, and it might have shocked many. Still, this bloody turmoil’s genesis didn’t occur overnight; rather, an accumulation of past events gave birth to this war. So, what are these events, and how has the war impacted the world? Additionally, what can we do to prevent such a tragic event from taking place again?
Yemen, a nation entangled in the throes of a relentless civil war since 2015, finds itself grappling with a myriad of historical, political, and economic complexities. The conflict has become one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, captivating international attention. In this exploration, we delve into the roots of this turmoil, dissecting its historical antecedents, examining geopolitical influences, and shedding light on the humanitarian toll it has exacted. Readers, in general, often have this misconception that this conflict is somewhat of a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran or that the civil war is fought on a sectarian front. This article, however, disapproves of that and attempts to ascertain that the civil war occurred due to historical marginalization in terms of political imbalance and economic inequality.
Clashing opinions are what make up the bulk of the press in the United States. Many argue in one direction and the rest in others. One undeniable trait the US holds is the high price of healthcare and health-related products. In any case, treatments can cost you an exorbitant amount and even more without the aid of insurance. Millions across America are burdened with medical costs too high to afford, and it’s almost always for something they can’t help.
Napoleon Bonaparte’s momentous life was composed of serendipity and an extraordinary degree of ambition and intelligence. By all accounts, he serves as a prime example of the Great Man Theory, an approach to history that claims it can be explained by the impact of individual leaders rather than contingencies of collective humanity. Some great men were shaped by the era they lived in, others shaped those eras themselves. Napoleon was the latter.
Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a revolutionary idea that ensures everyone receives the basics to survive. The goal is to provide citizens a monthly stipend, between $250-$1,000, to reduce the number of people who struggle to pay for necessities such as house payments, food, and water so that they can focus on other goals like education, quality time with family, and personal hobbies. Poverty creates a life of instability with work, unstable living situations, and little to no access to education. Whenever we speak about poverty, people tend to think that this is only an issue experienced by those unwilling to work (or considered lazy by some).
Throughout history, there have been various political and economic systems that have metamorphosed into the systems that drive the politics and economies of the world today, ones of which are democracy and capitalism, whose prevalence can’t be denied, and one school of thought believes that they both go hand in hand… Do you think so, too?
The war in Gaza has absorbed the attention of the international community, and for good reason. The humanitarian disaster there is an abhorrent consequence of the tactical reality in Gaza. The conflict, while a current event, is directly connected to the region's complex history. The history of Israel’s creation in the West is an unknown and often misunderstood story of tragedy, political strife, war, and intervention. It is a 20th-century phenomenon that stretches beyond the two central nations themselves. This article does not seek to assert an opinion on this issue but offers an accessible history to serve as a contextual backdrop to the origins of the ongoing conflict. The focus will be on the events leading up to the creation of Israel and how it connects to today.
Throughout the tapestry of human history, none has captured our collective imagination more than the profound enigma of light. This luminous entity has been the subject of enduring fascination. With questions as ancient as our existence, we have probed the very essence of light: its composition, its absence, and the way it bathes our world in its glow.
Climate change is arguably the most relevant and impactful current event. Both its effects and countermeasures are felt globally, and many countries have begun implementing policies and goals in hopes of nullifying its impacts. Environmental catastrophes such as rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions are a direct result of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are on course to continue worsening if emissions don't dramatically decline.
Poverty encompasses more than a lack of resources; it has the potential to condemn individuals for a lifetime. The relentless pursuit of escaping poverty takes a toll on one's well-being and overall quality of life. It is especially insidious for children, as it establishes lifelong struggles that are nearly impossible to overcome. Having grown up in the shadow of poverty, in a single-parent household, I can personally attest to the harm it inflicts such as abuse and illnesses to homelessness and food scarcity. Regrettably, this is a familiar reality for millions living in the United States.
