Ainsley Lawrence

How Global Food Systems and Human Migration Are Intertwined

The well-being of migrant workers is intrinsically linked to justice in the food system. Many people come to the United States to earn a...

Why Confronting Race Issues in Healthcare Should Be a Global Issue

Healthcare is a continuous topic of conversation for many reasons — with systemic race issues being one of the most significant. Unfortunately, racism remains embedded...

Can Grassroots Community Care Mitigate the Global Mental Health Crisis?

There’s no denying that the world at large is knee-deep in the throes of a mental health crisis. As a population, we’re still dealing...

Should Big Tech Companies Have a Seat at the Geopolitical Table?

The rise of the digital landscape continues to have a profound impact on our contemporary world. However, it’s vital to note that this is...

Fighting Food Insecurity Through Local Action

Despite all its convenience, contemporary life has myriad downsides, especially in undeveloped nations. Poverty, food insecurity, and freshwater access are among the most glaring...

Poverty’s Strain: How Poverty Relates to Health in Global Contexts

Around the world, individual health is determined by several factors, both physical and mental. Even those of us with an active lifestyle can be...

Overcoming Barriers to Foreign Aid Today

America has re-invested itself — and its image — in foreign aid. President Biden is reversing Trump-era policies which slashed funding for foreign aid...

The Importance of Cultural Competence in Healthcare

Healthcare is, by name and definition, a person-focused, empathy-driven, caring profession.

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Turkey and Drone Warfare in the Pakistan-India Conflict

Turkey's drones reshape South Asia's battlefield. In May’s India-Pakistan clash, Islamabad deployed 400+ Turkish UAVs—marking a new era of proxy warfare and Ankara’s deepening role in global flashpoints.

Kyiv’s Unwavering Anti-China Stance: Ukraine Seeks to Lead Europe in Shifting Perceptions of Beijing

Kyiv is leading Europe’s anti-China turn—accusing Beijing of fueling Russia’s war machine and pushing EU allies to confront China’s role. Ukraine’s fight now includes reshaping Europe’s entire view of Beijing.

Deep-Sea Mining: Who Will Control the Pacific’s Mineral Wealth?

Who will control the Pacific’s depths? The U.S.–China rivalry dives underwater, where rare earths, power plays, and murky laws turn the seabed into the next great geopolitical frontier.

The Canada Question in Trump’s MAGA Strategy

Trump’s MAGA playbook eyes Canada—trade wars, Arctic tensions, even 51st state talk. Ottawa pushes back with sovereignty claims and infrastructure in Nunavut. Is this economic pressure or veiled expansionism?

Trump Pushes Boeing to Refocus Geo-Strategy at the Expense of China

Trump’s Gulf tour lands Boeing \$120B+ in deals—part of a bold pivot from China to Middle East allies. But in a world of rising tariffs and shaky supply chains, can the strategy fly?