Feb. 17 Munich, Germany: The 55th Munich Security Conference ended on Feb. 17 after three days of events, deliberation and debates designed to build policy surrounding international security while tackling…
‘We are scared, listen to us’
Thousands of young students throughout Europe are skipping school and gathering in protest, demanding immediate action against climate change. The protests began in August when 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta…
The re-emergence of rising anti-Semitism in the west
In commemoration of Kristallnacht, German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a speech on Nov. 9 at the Neue Synagogue in Berlin where she offered a stern warning concerning the dangers of…
Political plurality
While the United States has multiple political parties beyond Democratic and Republican—such as the Libertarian and Green Parties—the political scene is dominated by a two-party system. However, that may not…
This Week Around the World: Oct. 21–28
Oct. 21 Jordan: King Abdullah II of Jordan issued a statement declaring the country would reclaim two agricultural areas, al-Ghumar and al-Baqura, which are currently being maintained by Israeli farmers…
This Week Around the World – July 8-29
July 8 Eritrea: Efforts to normalize relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia continued in a landmark meeting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, the first of…
This week around the world: April 19–21
April 19 Iran: Leaders announce decision to switch from dollar to euro The government in Tehran announced Wednesday it will switch from reporting foreign currency in American dollars in favor…
In search of the miraculous
This summer, Portland State painting instructor and Bachelor of Fine Arts Coordinator Tia Factor led 10 students from the School of Art and Design on a trip to Berlin through…
This week around the world: Nov. 4–10
Nov. 4 Saudi Arabia Lebanon’s PM resigns, Riyadh-bound missile intercepted Citing threats to his life and condemning Iranian meddling in Lebanese affairs, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri abruptly announced his…
For three days, all silk roads lead to Portland
International scholars ranging from countries such as Germany, Pakistan and South Korea flew in to Portland to attend the Art & Archaeology of the Silk Road Symposium, hosted by Portland…
This day around the world: Oct. 1
Oct. 1 Barcelona, Spain Despite Spanish national police raiding polling locations and pressure from the central government in Madrid, Catalonia went forward with a referendum calling for independence from Spain….