Written by J’da Tyler *This blog post does not account for the recent escalation between the United States and Venezuela following Operation Absolute Resolve. Introduction Beginning in September 2025, the United States has carried out 20 airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 80 people. The Trump administration…

Written by Madelyn Bryan  Introduction Sports have long been at the heart of pop culture, captivating audiences from every background and transcending language and cultural barriers. Beneath the passion for victory, displays of teamwork, and heartwarming moments of triumph, however, lies a darker reality: countries are exploiting sports to shield their violations of human rights. “Sportswashing”…

Written by Morgan McCann Introduction Following Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and Israel’s devastating military reply—which has killed around 69,513 Palestinians and injured over 170,000—U.S. university campuses saw widespread pro-Palestinian protests calling for ceasefire and divestment. In response, the Trump administration has conflated pro-Palestine activism with support for Hamas, antisemitism, and anti-American extremism.…

Written by Jonathan Alberts Introduction The South China Sea remains one of the most strategically significant and hotly contested maritime regions in the world, with nearly one‑third of global trade passing through its waters. China’s assertion of sovereignty over almost ninety percent of the area through its self‑declared “Nine‑Dash Line” (“NDL”) directly conflicts with the…

Written by Cecile Paquette Introduction The International Labor Organization (ILO) adopted Convention No. 190 (Convention 190) and its accompanying recommendation (No. 206) in 2019. Convention 190 sets forth the first international labor standard that provides a framework to prevent, remedy, and eliminate violence and harassment in the workplace, including gender-based violence and harassment. As of…

Written by André Fouque Introduction The rise in popularity of cryptocurrency has been met with enthusiasm not just from ordinary citizens, but also from international criminals and terrorist organizations. Transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) launder hundreds of billions of dollars through cryptocurrency every year to finance terrorism, child exploitation, and narcotics. Despite this, the international community,…