Category: International Development
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Pakistan’s Parliament Elects New Prime Minister
The Pakistani parliament recently elected Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister. What precipitated the election of a new leader was the ousting of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Over the last several days Pakistan has been attempting to navigate a constitutional crisis in which Mr. Khan was removed from power in a no-confidence vote by parliament. […]
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British Commonwealths in Caribbean Consider Becoming Republics
As part of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently traveled to three British commonwealths in the Caribbean. The eight-day tour had the royal couple visit the countries Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. Prince William and Kate were met with protests in the former British colonies amid a call […]
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Putin Visits India
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited India. In only his second trip abroad since the pandemic began, the Russian leader is attempting to shore up ties with a traditional ally. Russia and India historically have had a close relationship that spans decades and goes back to the Cold War era. Trade and defense deals remain […]
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Nicaraguan President Wins Re-election
The Central American country of Nicaragua recently held a presidential election in which the president and vice president were re-elected. International observers have questioned the legitimacy of the results considering the president Daniel Ortega and vice-president Rosario Murillo, have used heavy handed tactics to silence the opposition. President Ortega is the longest serving head of […]
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Protests in Sudan
Thousands of Sudanese protesters took to the streets to voice their discontent with the government amid worsening economic conditions. Demonstrators are calling for a military coup and insisting the head of the armed forces take control. Activists were able to operate with impunity as they congregated around the presidential palace with little to no security […]
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Haitian Migrant Crisis
Thousands of Haitians in the last several weeks have risked their lives for the chance at a better life by attempting to enter the U.S. and Mexico. The reasons why the Haitian migrants have made the perilous journey include a desire to escape the turmoil and instability that has gripped their impoverished Caribbean country. The […]
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Taliban Seizes Control of Afghanistan
Twenty years after the U.S. invaded Afghanistan and removed the Taliban from power, the Islamist regime has regained control of the war-torn country. In August, the last American forces left Afghanistan causing a power vacuum which allowed the Taliban to consolidate power, retake the country, and form a government. In the fall of 2001, the […]
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U.S. Defense Secretary Visits Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet with top Afghan, U.S., and NATO leaders in the country. The stop in Afghanistan represents the first time that Austin has set foot into a war zone as Secretary of Defense. The new defense secretary’s visit to Afghanistan is significant considering […]