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Hassan Elhage articles

hassan elhageHassan 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!

Four Nation Famine Requires Global Attention

by Hassan Elhage - March 28, 2017

Four Nation Famine

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Charity, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, United Nations, Yemen

What Connects Trump and Europe’s Far-Right Movement?

by Hassan Elhage - February 7, 2017

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Europe, Religion and Democracy, Russia

The Collapse of Yemen is Due to Saudi Arms

by Hassan Elhage - January 7, 2017

Collapse of Yemen 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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Understanding Donald Trump’s Victory

by Hassan Elhage - December 31, 2016

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Money Politics

The History of Anti-Haitian Discrimination in the Dominican Republic

by Hassan Elhage - August 30, 2016

Anti-Haitian Discrimination

While differing national identities will always play a role in the domestic attitude of the Dominican Republic

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Caribbean, Election History, Haiti, Racism and Prejudice, South America

The Need for Bureaucracy Explained

by Hassan Elhage - August 29, 2016

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

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics

Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Face an Education Crisis

by Hassan Elhage - July 25, 2016

Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

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

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Education, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria

Beirut Proves Resilience of the You Stink Social Movement

by Hassan Elhage - May 23, 2016

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

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Lebanon, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Syria

The Fate of Social Security and Medicare

by Hassan Elhage - March 21, 2016

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Socialism and Labor

Do Reagan and Clinton Define the Current Two-Party System?

by Hassan Elhage - February 18, 2016

Reagan and Clinton

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Democrats, Republicans, Socialism and Labor

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