Afghanistan: The Current Situation

By: Amy Lu Afghanistan is a country that’s seen and been through no small amount of war; in 1838, Britain initiated the first of three British-Afghan Wars while attempting to take control of Afghanistan, ultimately resulting in British defeat as well as Afghanistan’s independence. The Soviet Union then “invaded Afghanistan in 1979 to support a Communist-led coup“, but withdrew after 10 years of fighting, only … Continue reading Afghanistan: The Current Situation

Pakistan Risk Mini Case Study: A Nation with Chronic Pains

In this short introductory case study to Pakistan, we will be highlighting the most prominent factors in each category of risk: social, economic, political, and geopolitical in an effort to educate more individuals about country risks that exist outside of decorated Instagram fact posts; real risks that no one seems to be talking about. Continue reading Pakistan Risk Mini Case Study: A Nation with Chronic Pains

The Heartbeat Bill, Britney Spears’s Conservatorship – Real Situation of Women’s Rights in the 21st Century

I had hoped, prayed, dreamed; you name it, that in 2021, the world would have progressed, and these issues would no longer linger. That I, too, would be considered equal to my male counterparts. The sad reality is that many individuals were also wishing for the same, only to be utterly disappointed. Continue reading The Heartbeat Bill, Britney Spears’s Conservatorship – Real Situation of Women’s Rights in the 21st Century