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A complicated relationship: Moscow and Berlin’s affair with Nord Stream 2
Opinion Policy Analysis by Johnny Achkar, Featured Writer
The controversial natural gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 has been delayed for more than a year, and its completion is increasingly in jeopardy after the United States enacted sanctions on the companies involved and threatened further action. For years, the pipeline under the Baltic Sea has been the topic of intense discussion. Additional Russian gas will be able to flow directly to Germany because of the venture.
The Climate Crisis Under the Microscope - Part Three: How the American Obsession with ‘Defense’ and Imperialism is Killing the Planet and More People Than We Know
Opinion Policy Analysis by Roa Daher, Featured Writer
The United States’ position as one of the top polluters of the planet has been well-known for years now, and the widely-expressed dismay at Trump’s decision to leave the Paris Climate Agreement was quickly replaced by jubilation as Biden returned to the Agreement. President Biden even made some bold promises at the recent Earth Day Climate Summit, like a commitment to halving emissions by 2030 (compared to the recorded 2005 levels). While this move was highly applauded as a commitment to reversing climate change, the Biden administration did not mention any plans to reduce the emissions and immense pollution caused by the US military.
The State V. Derek Chauvin: A trial with historic significance for Black America
Opinion Analysis by Albert Geokgeuzian, Staff Writer and Tala Karkanawi, Contributor
Nearly 11 months ago, George Floyd became a household name. Derek Chauvin placed his knee on George's neck for 8 minutes and 26 seconds, all caught on camera. On March 29th, the trial started with a huge security net surrounding the courthouse to ensure the trial goes as smoothly as possible. This trial will not only impact Derek Chauvin but it also has massive implications on the US, including in the political debate about police reform in the United States. The President is watching, and so is the world.