Expanding Community Michele Di Leo

Never say it Could Never Happen : How Trump’s victory could unleash Political Change in Europe

Does Trump’s victory have political implications for other Western countries? Michele Di Leo analyzes how “Trumpism” could potentially promote some of the most drastic political change seen in the 21st century.

Security, Trade and the Economy Sravani Mamillapalli

The Story of the Deutsche Bank Crisis

* The Federal Reserves Stress Test is a test that determines how resilient the bank is to sudden fluctuations in the economy. Sources: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/27/doj-negotiations-has-created-uncertainty-for-deutsche-bank-ceo-cryan.html http://www.cnbc.com/2July016/09/28/deutsche-bank-crisis-explained.html Photo: “Historical ‘Deutsche Bank’-Building at Lenbachplatz 2 in Munich” (2013), by Guido Radig via Own Work. Licensed under CC Attribution 3.0 Unported. Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in articles are Read More…

Jeyolyn Christi Society, Culture, and Security

Taking from Those in Need? Exploring the Seizure of Valuables to Cover the costs of Refugee Resettlement in Europe

Are we taking from those in need? Jeyolyn Christi discusses the seizure of valuables to cover the costs of refugee resettlement in various European countries.

Elise Wagner Lex et Orbis

The History of Defining Justice: How International Law Is Being Used to Right Past Wrongs

Palestine has indicated that it wants to take legal action against Britain for the 1917 Balfour Declaration that lead to the creation of Israel. As historical reparations cases become more common, what does this mean for our understanding of international justice?