For all four countries, the culmination of war, poverty, mass displacement, inaccessibility to aid, drought, and crop failure is a formula for famine, with the ultimate result being severe food deprivation that threatens millions.
Hassan Elhage articles
Hassan Elhage is an undergraduate student at New York University with a strong interest in human rights, political ideology, and American and international politics. He currently writes for the Democracy Chronicles from New York City. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well!
What Connects Trump and Europe’s Far-Right Movement?
Trump is not just actualizing or enabling already held sentiments, he is also expanding on such notions by fabricating a distinct American ideology that explicitly borrows from politics in Europe.
The Collapse of Yemen is Due to Saudi Arms
While the United States is not openly involved in attacks, there is evidence that the weaponry being used indeed originates from the U.S., which creates an unfortunate direct link to the unlawful engagements being committed.
Understanding Donald Trump’s Victory
Hillary Clinton’s defeat proves the necessity of having a strong message for change and resonating with voters based on pure idealism and dreams, and not merely just experience or practicality.
The History of Anti-Haitian Discrimination in the Dominican Republic
While differing national identities will always play a role in the domestic attitude of the Dominican Republic
The Need for Bureaucracy Explained
Americans seem to have an easier time accepting and promoting the idea that bureaucrats are inactive yet overly paid, than believing the more realistic portrayal of hardworking individuals who are simply caught in the slow process of achieving change
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Face an Education Crisis
Perhaps most tragic is that the trauma and psychosocial turmoil of Syrian refugees in Lebanon at such a young age increases the vitality of proper access to education
Beirut Proves Resilience of the You Stink Social Movement
The You Stink Social Movement has won over social media and the Lebanese youth, which has effectively exploded in excitement and with great enthusiasm to partake in further steps that will progress the movement
The Fate of Social Security and Medicare
As the U.S. progresses into a position where a surplus for Social Security and Medicare is absent, decisions must be made. These decisions will influence both the current and future beneficiaries, and thus, need to be made with great thought.
Do Reagan and Clinton Define the Current Two-Party System?
Despite the perception that former Presidents Reagan and Clinton are polar opposites, the rise of both of these world leaders is mirrored in that both were elected during times of great economic instability, singled out to halt the fiscal chaos that had been unfolding.