April 2025 – American University: Journal of International Service
3 posts published by Journal of International Service during April 2025| American University: Journal of International Service
3 posts published by Journal of International Service during April 2025| American University: Journal of International Service
By Natsuko Matsukawa National Flags of DRC and Belgium. (Image Source: Alamy; https://tinyurl.com/mr36jtyz) 1. Introduction Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as African sleeping sickness, is a vector-borne parasitic disease primarily transmitted by the tsetse fly. It is caused by two subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei, which is a protozoan, a single-celled parasitic flagellate: T. […]| American University: Journal of International Service
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
The image depicts nuclear missiles positioned on both the Pakistan and India sides, with China placed in the center. The visual is intended to highlight China’s role as a central player in the ongoing nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan (Image Source: Canva-assisted rendering). By Mahnoor Malik “Higher than mountains, deeper than oceans, sweeter […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Photo of Roseau, the capital of Dominica, as a cruise ship sits in the port. Roseau is the largest city and main economic hub on the island. (Image Source: Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/photos/dominica-roseau-caribbean-sea-4884551/) By Morgan Dreibelbis Introduction The United Nations has designated the Caribbean as “ground zero” in the global climate emergency, warning that, without immediate action, […]| American University: Journal of International Service
A construction site with a large amount of dirt in the foreground in Brumadinho, Brazil, September 2023 (Image Source: Photograph by Hector Brasil, uploaded to Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-construction-site-with-a-large-amount-of-dirt-in-the-foreground-e5qqoi-aleo) By Amanda Clark Executive Summary Demand for transition minerals is projected to skyrocket, increasing four to six times over to achieve global climate targets. Brazil, with substantial reserves […]| American University: Journal of International Service
A small corn field on Acatenango Volcano, in the Chimaltenango Department of Guatemala. (Image Source: Photograph taken by Christopher Unruh in Guatemala, September 2024) By Christopher Unruh and A…| American University: Journal of International Service
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By Evan Messenger Introduction Protests against the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi displayed banners of the phrase “Sochi, the land of genocide.”[i] This was in reference to the coincidi…| American University: Journal of International Service
