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The exclusionary nature of International Relations creates a major barrier to gaining a comprehensive understanding of the problems we face and silences the voices we should be listening to the most. Spheres of Influence is a non-profit dedicated to making sense of the world of International Relations. The team, made up of students from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds, are passionate about..
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2d ago
The SAF and RSF’s conflict devastates the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, urging more global aid efforts and raising community resilience.
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5d ago
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's digital wallet policy begins despite facing criticisms and needing a 500-billion baht loan.
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1w ago
Gun violence in the U.S. is often measured in deaths. However, survivors are forced to grapple with financial hardship, trauma, and addiction.
The post Pain Pills and Medical Bills: The Difficult Journey to Recovery for Gun Violence Survivors appeared first on Spheres of Influence ..read more
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1w ago
The Middle East and North Africa must adapt to increasingly harsh conditions to grow food in the region and its political consequences.
The post Building a Sustainable Future: Tackling Climate and Conflict in the MENA Region appeared first on Spheres of Influence ..read more
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2w ago
As Putin’s war in Ukraine continues, Latvia has cracked down on ethnic Russian residents — a move Latvia considers necessary but may backfire.
The post Putin’s War in Ukraine Pushes Latvia To Take Drastic Measures Toward Ethnic Russian Residents appeared first on Spheres of Influence ..read more
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3w ago
While Georgia’s elections may paint a blurry picture of the country’s geopolitical direction, it is a clear pushback against democratic backsliding.
The post Back to the Future: Georgia Faces the Danger of Democratic Backsliding Ahead of 2024 Elections appeared first on Spheres of Influence ..read more
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3w ago
UBC Social Justice Centre is suing Hillel B.C. over defamatory stickers concerning the genocide in Gaza and continuing its solidarity with Palestine.
The post UBC Student Speaks on SJC’s Legal Action Against Defamatory Stickers in Solidarity With Gaza appeared first on Spheres of Influence ..read more
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1M ago
The M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recently resurfaced, intensifying one of Africa’s deadliest conflicts.
The post Understanding the M23 Rebellion in the DRC Beyond Stereotypes appeared first on Spheres of Influence ..read more
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1M ago
Repatriation efforts must continue to bring the thousands of Ukrainian children back home who have been kidnapped by Russia.
The post The Stolen Generation: The Deportations of Ukrainian Children To Russia appeared first on Spheres of Influence ..read more
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1M ago
The Canadian debate around approaches to renewable energy is more polarized than ever. Last November, Portugal quietly showed the world what is possible.
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