WORLD — The Catalyst Project

Though India and China say that they want peace, their current actions beg to differ. Here’s what you should know about their tumultuous relationship.

The CatalystJuly 15, 2020india, China, indian-chinese, border conflict, internationalComment

The South Korean Success Story in the Making: How Widespread Testing Beat COVID”

The difference is clear. One number shows the utter failure of a response to the coronavirus pandemic, while the other number shows the exact opposite - a successful response.

The CatalystJuly 15, 2020coronavirus, covid, covid-19, south koreaComment

Up Shit’s Creek Without A Paddle, The Case Of Brazil

Many see Bolsonaro as a Trump-like figure, which is not an unfair statement to make: they both are extremely politically incorrect, they both ignore massive crises in their country while exaggerating smaller issues, and they both feed off hate of the establishment and of the fabled “other” to keep power.

The CatalystJuly 15, 2020Brazil, covid, covid-19, coronavirus, Jair Bolsonaro, presidencyComment

Interview With Ambassador Heather Hodges

I always liked to travel although nobody should think that being in a foreign service is a lot of travel. I always enjoyed reading about international affairs, because I cared very much about what the United States was doing around the world or what other countries were doing. I think that helped them, and that was what sort of led to it seeming like a very interesting career.

The CatalystJuly 11, 2020heather hodges, ambassador, united states, ecuadorComment

A Brief Overview of the Coronavirus

by Caroline Jung

As information about the coronavirus is constantly changing, make sure to keep up with new developments! The best resource for other updates on the coronavirus is the CDC’s and WHO’s websites. Please continue to browse them as other news pops up.

The CatalystMarch 23, 2020coronavirus, government, cdc, who, xenophobia, chinese, china, asian, asia, virus, epidemic, japan, trump, immigration, covid, covid-19, wuhan, hubei, cold, fever, outbreak, testingComment

India's New Citizenship Law

by Aambar Agarwal

Since December, India has been sizzling over their government’s newest proposal: the Citizenship Amendment Act. Here’s what you should know, starting with the key players.

World War Three. How Did We Get Here?

by Elliana Polyak

Is WW3 happening? Will there be a draft? Is it official? Will the UK get involved?

Brexit: A House Divided

by Brady Condon

Brexit threatens the unity of the four countries of the United Kingdom, leading us to ask: “can the UK stay together?”

#morethan4gogold

by Sumedha Mahesh

300,000 children are dying each year due to cancer. This year, I request you to strive to help these warriors to the best of your ability.

The CatalystDecember 26, 2019childhood cancer, childhood, cancer, gold

What Role Do I Play in Japan’s and South Korea’s Trade War?

by Caroline Jung

An economic trade war has started between Japan and South Korea during an already tense atmosphere between China and the US. I, a Korean American, am not sure of the role I play in this current trade war. Here’s why.

The CatalystDecember 26, 2019korea, japan, trade war, trade

What would I do if China and the United States went to war? Critical Patriotism and Cultural Identity

by Linda Yu

What would I do if China and the United States went to war? Taking sides as a Chinese-American.

The CatalystDecember 3, 2019china, united states, america, trump, trade, trade war, war, chinese-american, taxes, sexuality, government, free speech, censorship, freedom of speechComment

Unboxing Brexit - Its Likelihood and Global Implications

by Lara Decastecker

Brexit, or the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, has been a long time overdue. And now, it’s up in the air again. That is, until a decision is finally made…

The CatalystDecember 3, 2019uk, great britain, brexit, theresa may, conservative, boris johnson, britain, economy, european union, eu

The Putin-Trump Bromance

by Jessica Chang

A cartoon depicting the bromance between Putin, Trump, and the GOP

The CatalystSeptember 26, 2019trump, putin, gop, magaComment

Trends to Look Out For in 2019: a Primer in World Affairs

by Tejal Pendekanti

There’s a loooottttttt of different issues that have to do with ‘foreign relations.’ Honestly, I don’t know how our founder even thought of lumping all of it into one category, but ok. This primer hopes to provide a holistic view of America’s foreign relations.

The CatalystSeptember 26, 2019China, united states, china, international, world, foreign relations, democracy, war, warsaw pact, russia, cold war, united nations, hegemon, trump, president, syriaComment

Italy: The Next Financial Disaster?

by Brady Condon

While Italy has one of the most prosperous economies in today’s world, there are major problems lying underneath, which threaten not only Italy but the entire world. I am concerned about a looming crisis that by the sheer grace of Jesus Christ, Chef Boyardee, and whatever gods are left on the booted peninsula, hasn’t already set Italy on fire.

The CatalystSeptember 26, 2019italy, economy, financial, crisisComment

Belarus: Will it Last?

by Brady Condon

When Russia decides to “unite” with Belarus, both the Belorussian and the Russian people will not have much say in the matter.

The CatalystSeptember 26, 2019belarus, russia, nato, communism, soviet union, warsaw pact, united states, expansion, putinComment

China's International Space Prison

by Tejal Pendekanti

No, China isn’t really building an international space prison. But even if this project isn’t real, it still brings up important questions about China’s new partnerships with countries around the world, specifically through the One Belt, One Road Initiative.

The CatalystSeptember 26, 2019china, international, one belt, one road, belt and road initiative, economyComment