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2023
Armenia’s ICC Pivot: Defying Russia and Eyeing European and Iranian Ties
Armenia's move towards the International Criminal Court sets the stage for a diplomatic drama with Russia, while opening a new chapter of engagement with the West and Iran.
Sanctuary Cities: Shattering Myths, Protecting Human Rights
Salvation of subterfuge? Since 1979, Sanctuary Cities have become the hot political potato — are they migrant safe havens or is there a hidden truth?
2022
Justice across the EU: 6 ways the EU ensures fairness
Here’s a look over the five key judicial branches of the European Union and how they are safeguarding justice across the block.
Ukraine and Moldova's EU candidacy status… beneficial?
The European Union recently granted applicant status to Ukraine and Moldova. If approved, its many benefits, even rivalling NATO’s, include deterring Russia’s war machine. Here are some key questions surrounding the topic.
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade: Here’s what this will mean
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has opened the doors for the recall of human rights in the US. But what does this decision mean and how will it impact America?
February 2021: UN-Ukraine Timeline
UN-aligned intern, Kaitlyn Rivera, who is based in New York, presents a thorough timeline of all United Nations-Ukraine related events that led to the war.
Vlady Hell: Putin Strikes Again!
In the August 2020 issue of The Gordian titled Russian Roulette: Why Putin’s Referendum Victory is a Threat to Humanity we published an article cheekily called Vlad the Terrible. It listed a range of crimes committed by Putin ranging from mass murder to mass deceit.
The painful history of Ukraine — A photo timeline
A photo timeline of over 35 images explores 12 painful events from Ukraine's tragic history, suggesting the country's past is key to understanding its present fate.
The Ultimate Guide to Caravaggio's Nativity with Saints Lorenzo and Francesco
Painted during the 1600s and stolen in 1969, Caravaggio’s Nativity With Saints Lorenzo and Francesco is a master work that celebrates the sacredness of the moment without idealising its origins.
Machines for the environment: 10 Simple machines that made our lives more sustainable
Your home appliances used to be slow, smelly and awful for the environment. Thanks to new technology and the modern machine things have changed: here are 10 new tech that has helped us increase our efficiency and make our lives more sustainable.
10 most fascinating scientific discoveries of 2021
2021 saw a tentative return to “normal” life. Scientists returned to their labs, continued to take on Covid, blackholes, climate change and delved into so much more. Let us take a look at some of the most fascinating scientific discoveries of 2021.
2021
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Trust The United Nations
The United Nations: the devil you know I met someone from a peculiar land with a completely messed up political system yielding a society that was plagued with poverty, oppression, corruption and strife. I commiserated until I found out that there actually was an alternative party that, given the chance, would put things right, yet nobody seemed to care about it.
UNESCO’s 44th Session: 27 sites that made it into the World Heritage List - in Pictures
The 44th session of the World Heritage Committee saw Liverpool stripped of its heritage status due to development concerns, while Venice and the Great Barrier Reef narrowly avoided being added to the list of endangered sites.
8 UN Secretariat Offices explained in 10 minutes
The Secretariat consists of the personnel of the United Nations, with the Secretary-General as its head. It is estimated that as of 2021, more than 35,000 people are employed by the United Nations.
UN Secretaries-General: A Gallery Timeline
Since its foundation in October 1945, nine Secretary-Generals have been appointed by the General Assembly. This gallery presents them in chronological order from the first Acting Secretary General Gladwyn Jebb to the present António Guterres.
