By Johanna Suh-Hee Rothe Content Warning: This piece contains descriptions and discussions of genocide, including references to mass violence, death, torture, sexual violence, and other forms of extreme human suffering. Reader discretion is advised. “The world must be ever alert to the warning signs of genocide, and act quickly and early to avert it.” [i] […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, including major reserves of lithium, titanium, uranium, graphite, and rare earth elements. (Image Source: Visual Capitalist; https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-ukraines-mineral-resources/) By Luca Mórocz (“Lucy”) The Argument for Sovereignty and National Identity The Russia-Ukraine war remains unresolved with three key factors shaping the trajectory: the balance of military power on the battlefield, economic and military […]| American University: Journal of International Service
A trafficked boy tied with rope. (Image Source: Photograph by HTWE via Shutterstock; https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/kidnapped-little-boy-tied-rope-tortured-1523488403) By Jeffrey M. Jordan, II Introduction Sex trafficking is often framed as an issue that predominantly affects women and girls, leaving a gap in legal protections and social recognition for male victims. With all the evidence and studies available today, the […]| American University: Journal of International Service
“A road to resilience.” The picture depicts a field visit to deliver cardamom saplings, where the vehicle got stranded in mud and monsoon. Years later, little has changed. In many parts of Nepal, half the year remains a struggle for access, as unpaved roads vanish under landslides and floods, leaving villages isolated and development out […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Munkácsi Castle (Palanok Castle) rises above Mukachevo, Ukraine, symbolizing the historic presence of the Hungarian minority in the region. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Munkacsivar.jpg. Licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0.) By Luca Mórocz (”Lucy”) Why do ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia, Ukraine, continue to maintain a strong national Hungarian identity and attachment to Hungary within the context of conflict […]| American University: Journal of International Service