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    Category: International

    Strengthening Cross-Strait Solidarity: Perspectives on Hong Kong Asylum Seekers in Taiwan

    The eruption of the protests in Hong Kong has reinvigorated the contentious debate on how closely Taiwan should align itself with China. As the violence increases, the island nation is forced to consider that while today it is Hong Kong, it very well may be that tomorrow, China’s attention may be turned to Taiwan.

    April 8, 2020 by ysubawal

    A Conversation with Dr. Nestor Rodriguez

    In this conversation, Dr. Rodriguez discusses the Northern Triangle of Central America, what factors are affecting immigration from this area, and unaccompanied minors who are coming to the United States.

    January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 by sophiegifford21

    The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Behind the Statistics

    Currently, 70 percent of Syrians living in Syria lack access to clean water and 95 percent lack sufficient healthcare. Behind many of these statistics are powerful personal narratives about the lives of Syrians.

    April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 by jmetcal1

    Inside the RAICES Fight for Asylees Detained in Texas

    Witnessing first-hand how an immigrant-serving organization handled changes in immigration policy— beginning with the zero tolerance policy, family separations, the Matter of A-B, and the relocation of migrant families— exemplified the dynamic pace of the job and the need for resilience of everyone involved.

    September 24, 2018September 28, 2018 by Benjamin

    The Paradox of Sinophobia and Economic Ties in Vietnam

    The Vietnamese government looks to balance the contrast between Vietnam’s need for trade with China, and its national identity.

    September 1, 2018September 2, 2018 by Benjamin

    Seeking Safe Haven: How the Syrian Refugee Crisis Impacts San Antonio

    San Antonio’s civil society organizations and volunteers are working to support the Syrian refugee population in the face of declining federal support.

    March 18, 2018January 7, 2019 by Benjamin

    Why are professors striking at universities across the United Kingdom?

    As university finances dwindle and the trend toward martketization continues, strikes like these across the United Kingdom will likely continue and grow.

    March 7, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

    Health Care and Culture: Lessons from Denmark

    If Denmark outperforms the U.S. in terms of access and costs, what is holding back widespread support for an American welfare state health care system?

    February 28, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

    NAFTA in Mexico: The Impact of the International Agreement on Farming Next Door

    Trump’s remarks imply that Mexico and Canada gained from NAFTA economically. Yet a look into the communities and people impacted by NAFTA in Mexico may show a different story.

    February 21, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

    Temporary Protected Status: El Salvador’s Missed International Opportunity

    Had there been enough political will from the Salvadoran government to attempt to solve the T.P.S situation, they would have sought bilateral meetings with the Trump administration and resort to an action as old as time: realpolitik.

    February 16, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

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