Growing up, I was fascinated by my American heritage. Proud to say that I wasn’t just British, I was constantly researching Washington State (where my father is from) and thinking about what it would be like to live there. I’ve twice had the privilege to visit my family there and some of my fondest memoriesContinue reading “America’s Last Chance? A Reflection on the 2020 Election”
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Lebanon: How Did We Get Here?
Once admired as a beacon of stability in an increasingly unstable region, Lebanon is currently a nation in crisis. The country is facing its worst economic crash in the modern era. The local currency, the Lebanese Lira, lost 60% of its value over June 2020, as well as decreasing in value by 80% since OctoberContinue reading “Lebanon: How Did We Get Here?”
The Silent Majority – Why Iranians Didn’t Vote
On 21 February Iranians voted in the Republic’s eleventh parliamentary elections, yielding a landslide victory for conservatives in the 290-Seat majlis. However, the country saw its lowest turn-out since the 1979 Revolution with ballot boxes being boycotted by reformists. The mass disqualification of reformists and incumbents, paired with growing domestic dissatisfaction towards the governing regimeContinue reading “The Silent Majority – Why Iranians Didn’t Vote”
Life Struggles as Zimbabwe’s Drought Worsens
Life in Zimbabwe is failing to flourish amidst the country’s worst drought in years. Hundreds of animals have died while the World Food Programme believes at least 2 million people have been affected by the drought. According to Tinashe Farawo, Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority’s spokesman, over 200 elephants have died in HwangeContinue reading “Life Struggles as Zimbabwe’s Drought Worsens”
Zimbabwe – Hopes Fade as Economic Crisis Worsens
The UN estimates that half of Zimbabwe’s population of 8.5 million will be food insecure by 2020. Hopes that the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, can bring about economic renewal to the south African nation are dwindling after the country’s annual inflation reached nearly 300% in August, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). TheContinue reading “Zimbabwe – Hopes Fade as Economic Crisis Worsens”
