The decline of France as an economic center has challenged French modernist identity while fomenting social unrest and the resurgence of fundamental Islam and ethnic French nationalism. By
There is no reason to expect that President Obama is happy with the result of France's election. By Adham Bishr, Staff Writer
Dr. Kim of UCSB hones in on Korea’s demilitarized zone, demonstrating its contradictory symbol as a traumatic remnant of the Cold War as well as a center for tourism, leisure
Throughout Ron Paul’s May 4 speech at University of California, San Diego’s Warren Mall, his non-interventionist foreign policy was emphasized as he related it to current global events. By
Dr. Rizal Sukma weighs in on Indonesia and the role of Islam and democracy. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer
How will a superstate find a solution to sub-regional financial turmoil and what are its implications? By Nolan Weber, Staff Writer
The Joint Strike Fighter aircraft development program is an ongoing disaster. But, unfortunately, it's too late for regrets. By Taylor Marvin, Staff Writer
Is it worth it to consume products that benefit companies on one hand, but destroy lives on the other? Fair Trade poses a possible solution. By Simeen Shaikh, Staff Writer
An American-led mining project in the highlands of Peru has led to conflict stemming from the intersection of differing social imaginaries between multinational companies, a developing nation, and a way
What is needed in Syria to bring about a successful rebel victory? By Adham Bishr, Staff Writer
With the recent takeover of northern Mali by rebel groups, natives struggle to find a solution that will lead to peace. By Shruti Shrivastav, Staff Writer
This project is a response to my travel experience, ultimately a recognition that tourism is "characterized by a transfer of images, signs, symbols, power, money, goods, people, and services” and



