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Systemic Racism: Israel’s Treatment of Eritreans

In recent events, the treatment of Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel has come under intense scrutiny. It sheds light on systemic racism and human rights violations within the country. Israel is a nation built upon the principles of providing refuge to Jewish communities worldwide. It is facing criticism for handling the Eritrean community within its […]

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Russia and Ukraine’s Showdown over Genocide Allegations at International Court of Justice

In a powerful United Nations Security Council address, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia for what he described as “criminal and unprovoked aggression.” The increased aggression at the International Court of Justice has become today’s top news story. This marked his first direct encounter with Russian officials since his country was invaded. It came as

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Iran’s Legal Challenge against Canadian Anti Terrorism Law

Iran took a bold step by filing a lawsuit against Canada at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Iran’s challenge focuses on Canada’s terrorism designation and a law letting individuals sue Iran in Canadian courts for terrorism injuries. Iran argues this violates international law. This challenge targets the terrorism exception in sovereign immunity, impacting global

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Impact of UN Cyber Crime Treaty on Human Rights

Since May 2021, UN member states have negotiated to create an international treaty to combat cyber crime. If adopted by the UN General Assembly, this treaty would represent a significant milestone, being the first binding UN instrument specifically addressing cyber crime. The proposed treaty can establish a global legal framework for international cooperation in preventing,

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Which Countries Are Taking the Lead on LEED?

As the countries of the world work on becoming more green, governments and institutions have been developing distinct criteria for measuring energy efficiency. One of the frameworks that the US developed in the 90s – and which countries globally are using as a standard for energy efficiency in construction – is the LEED system. LEED

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The Foundations of US Immigration Policy, and How It Could Change with New Leadership

During the Trump Presidency, the primary set of laws that governed immigration to the US was replaced with stricter ones that limited immigration numbers much more than previously. Now, during the Biden administration, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidency are talking about further immigration reform and bringing back some of the Trump-era policies. So, what

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The EU’s Waste Framework Directive: Why Germany Is Winning the Game

The EU’s Waste Framework Directive: Why Germany Is Winning the Game   While the world as a whole has come up with only casual standards for recycling, groups of countries like the EU have developed distinct policies for recycling and related activities that help to curb the impact of waste on the environment. The primary

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The Food Safety Modernization Act: How Effective Is It in 2023?

Food safety is a major concern globally. In some countries, the effects aren’t even tracked sufficiently well to illustrate how dangerous foodborne illnesses can be. In the US, more than 3000 people die from these problems every year, and many more suffer illnesses and become hospitalized.    Because of these problems, national administrations have struggled

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What Countries Have the Strictest Requirements for Obtaining Citizenship?

Migration is on the rise globally and has been for several decades. With the increase in transportation methods and global awareness of living standards in different countries, more and more people are making the decision to venture abroad in search of greener pastures. However, fully integrating into a new society is a different question entirely.

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