The United States’ New Strategy in the Middle East
The U.S.’s strategy of war from afar is helping to make its presence in the Middle East more sustained, systematic and permanent.
Syria Under Fire, Egypt Under the Radar, U.S. Bombs Away (Part 3)
Note: This is the third article in a three-part series examining the U.S.’s role in the Middle East. Part 1, which specifically looked at the U.S.’s push for military strikes on Syria, can be found here. Part 2, which analyzed U.S.-Egypt relations, is here. By OTL Early in its nationhood, the United States dealt with … Continue reading
Syria Under Fire, Egypt Under the Radar, U.S. Bombs Away (Part 2)
Note: This is the second article in a three-part series. Part 1, which examined potential U.S. intervention in Syria, can be found here. Part 3 will be posted on Thursday. By OTL On August 14th, Egypt’s military commenced a brutal attack on supporters of recently deposed President Mohamed Morsi. The military massacred pro-Morsi protesters for … Continue reading
Syria Under Fire, Egypt Under the Radar, U.S. Bombs Away (Part 1)
Note: This is the first article in a three-part series. Part 2, which analyzes the U.S.’s role in Egypt’s political crisis, will appear on Saturday. By OTL It became increasingly clear this week that Congress would vote against a resolution authorizing U.S. President Barack Obama to begin military strikes on Syria. … Continue reading
Freedom vs. Free Markets, Part 3
Note: This is the third article in a three-part series that appeared this week. Part 1 analyzed the ongoing protests in Turkey, Brazil and Egypt. Part 2 looked at neoliberalism’s impact on people of color, particularly in the United States. By OTL In the past few decades, terms like “free market” and “free trade” have … Continue reading
Freedom vs. Free Markets, Part 1
Note: This is the first article in a three-part series scheduled to appear this week. Part 2 will be posted on Wednesday. By OTL Over the past few months, ongoing demonstrations in Turkey, Brazil and Egypt have captured the world’s attention. While dissenters are risking their lives daily in the streets of Istanbul, Rio de … Continue reading
Snowden and Sovereignty
By OTL Disturbing news regarding the U.S.’s pursuit of whistleblower Edward Snowden made headlines this past week. Bolivian President Evo Morales’ airplane, traveling from Russia back to Bolivia, was rerouted to Austria last Tuesday due to suspicions that Snowden might be aboard. France, Italy, Spain and Portugal refused to allow Morales’ plane to enter their … Continue reading
What is Racism?
By OTF Contrary to popular belief, editorial writing is more complex than academic writing. I can say this because I have firsthand experience with both. Producing a scholarly paper is by no means easy, but journalism holds you more accountable for your work. When you are limited to a small amount of space – often … Continue reading
Over the Line 