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US-China relations have evolved from initial engagement and cooperation to a complex and often tense relationship characterized by economic competition, geopolitical rivalry, and strategic disagreements.

Panda diplomacy: How have pandas become a symbol of the deteriorating relationship between China and the US?

Arlina Yang, Senior Staff Writer May 30, 2023

Panda diplomacy, also known as panda politics, is a practice that involves gifting giant pandas from China to other countries as a symbol of friendship and goodwill. Despite the brewing conflicts between...

Teacher strikes have occurred throughout history as educators rally for better pay, improved working conditions, and increased funding for education.

Teachers strike in the UK: Examining the fair treatment of teachers in the US

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer May 30, 2023

Voicing their concerns about mistreatment, teachers in the UK have taken to striking, disrupting the school system to push for change. “Teachers should be given what they need. They need the right...

Spanning centuries, Africa has been marked by a tumultuous history of conflict and turmoil, stemming from the enduring legacies of colonization, ethnic and religious tensions, and scarcity of resources.

Sudan experiences major turmoil: How does our perception of conflict in Africa dictate our response?

Zenil Koovejee and Preston Elliott May 13, 2023

During the past week, Sudan has experienced a major escalation of conflict between two political factions, greatly impacting the stability of the region and the lives of millions on the ground level. Despite...

AUKCUS adds a new layer of geopolitical complexity to the maritime domain with the addition of nuclear submarine to Australia's coast.

A historic alliance: What does AUCKUS mean for us and the world at large?

Case Bahl and Jalen Alami April 25, 2023

In the past couple of weeks, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom have strengthened their trilateral security pact (otherwise known as AUKUS) with President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers...

China and Russia have had a complex history marked by periods of cooperation and tension, with their relationship evolving from ideological comrades during the Cold War to strategic partners in the present day.

Allies by convenience: What is the significance of Putin and Xi’s meeting in Moscow?

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

China’s President Xi Jinping has concluded a state visit to Moscow where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for nearly three full days. During the formal state visit, Putin and Xi drew attention...

On campus, Andrew Xiao ('23) and Preston Elliott ('24) shake hands in light of the recent tension.

State of US-China relations: What are the dynamics of this reimagined Cold War?

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

Tensions between the US and China are not anything new -- the dynamics between the two superpowers have dominated the global arena for decades. Now, America is taking unprecedented action. With the CHIPS...

The 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict began with Russia's military buildup and invasion of Ukrainian territory, escalating global tensions and causing a humanitarian crisis in Europe.

UN votes on Russia-Ukraine conflict: what are the results and their significance?

Yatin Bayya, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

Having been over a year since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the UN recently adopted a resolution to end hostilities via a complete withdrawal of Russia’s military from Ukrainian territory....

North Korea's current state can be traced back to the Korean War, which ended in 1953 with the division of the Korean Peninsula into North and South and the decades of isolation and authoritarian rule that followed under the Kim Dynasty.

From Pyongyang to San Francisco: How can North Korea’s recent escalation potentially impact the Bay Area?

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor February 21, 2023

In what some are calling a flagrant display of provocative prowess, North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles from its eastern shores, mere days following the discharge of an intercontinental ballistic...

Many civilians across the US have captured footage of the surveillance balloon that has now circulated the globe.

Balloon drama unveiled: why students should care?

Andrew Xiao, Senior Staff Writer February 12, 2023

In the past week, the United States has eliminated several supposed surveillance balloons floating across the North American continent, heightening tensions on a global level. In one instance, a balloon...

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