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Can Trump Win Virginia Again? New Polls Should Worry Biden

A new Roanoke College poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump tied at 42% in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia. In a five-way race, Biden leads by 2 points. Considering that Biden won Virginia in 2020 by…

ByElizabeth Stauffer
OnMay 30, 2024

InBanner Democracy, Rule of Law, and Human Rights Insights US Elections

Is Biden Campaign Starting to Panic?

The Biden campaign is in a panic over the results in Pennsylvania — and with good reason. The state has the potential to decide the presidential race. If Trump holds all the states he won in 2020, wins the swing states where he is now decisively ahead – Arizona (+4.1 in the RCP average), Georgia (+4.0), and Nevada (+5.3) – and captures Pennsylvania, he will return to the White House.

ByElizabeth Stauffer
OnMay 30, 2024

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The Rohingya Catastrophe: A Plight of Persecution and Desperation

There are clear and present risks of a serious expansion of violence as the battle for neighboring Maungdaw town has begun, where the military maintains outposts and where a large Rohingya community lives, including hundreds of displaced Rohingya who moved to town from villages seeking safety

ByRiya Kothavale
OnMay 24, 2024

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Attempted Coup in the DRC or a Direct Message to the Authority?

Critics argue that the attempted coup was deliberately engineered to send a specific message rather than to overthrow the government. They suggest the involvement of high-ranking officials who might have orchestrated this event to showcase the vulnerability of the state and to warn President Felix Tshisekedi about potential dissent within his ranks.

ByAric Jabari
OnMay 24, 2024

InBanner Global Conflict, Terrorism, War Insights

Is Biden Officials Exploiting The Division Among Israeli War Cabinet Members For Own Goals?

The Biden administration seems to be exploiting the splintered state of Israel’s wartime coalition to accomplish its own objectives: to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power, to end the war before Israel achieves its crucial goal

ByElizabeth Stauffer
OnMay 21, 2024

InBanner Global Conflict, Terrorism, War Insights Middle East Uncategorized

How Expanded Iran Sanctions Can Affect Global Politics and Middle East Crisis

Tehran’s actions against Israel in mid-April stretched open the gaping wound that is the Middle East, threatening both a wider conflict across the entire region and a war on two fronts. The war in Gaza has ignited an international response that has erupted everywhere from public parks to university campuses.

ByRankin A
OnMay 20, 2024

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The Imminent Political Shift in South Africa

Several opposition parties are poised to challenge the ANC's dominance in the upcoming election. Notably, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), ActionSA, and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) are the primary contenders.

ByAric Jabari
OnMay 16, 2024

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How De-Dollarization is Re-Shaping the World

Despite the rising trend of de-dollarisation, the U.S. dollar remains the primary global reserve currency. IMF data indicates it held 58.36% of global reserves in the last quarter of last year, while the renminbi only held 2.7%.

ByAric Jabari
OnMay 15, 2024

InBanner Global Conflict, Terrorism, War Insights

Nuclear Drills and Fifth Term: What Does Putin Want?

The ongoing conflict with Ukraine has been a major point of contention between Russia and the West, with accusations of Russian aggression and territorial expansion. By conducting military exercises involving nuclear weapons, Putin sends a strong message to both Ukraine and the international community

ByAric Jabari
OnMay 10, 2024

InGlobal Conflict, Terrorism, War Insights Middle East

The Role Universities in Addressing Global Conflicts and Promoting Humanitarian Values

The protests and sit-ins at American universities showcased the depth of concern. This echoes a rare historical moment akin to the Vietnam War era and the student protests of the late 1960s, which led to significant political upheaval.

ByTaha Hussein Al-Hamdani
OnMay 7, 2024