After years of authoritarian rule in Zimbabwe, it looks as though the tide is set to change. Political tension in Zimbabwe was demonstrated in a recent ten-hour long meeting of the country’s ruling party, the Zimbabwe African National Union—Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF). Several party members were either suspended or expelled without being given a chance to argue […]
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#VaiaDilma: President Rousseff’s Trust Deficit
Less than five months after voting President Dilma Rousseff into office last October, the Brazilian people have demanded her impeachment. On March 15th, 2015, approximately one million Brazilians, wearing the national colors of green and yellow, took to the streets in a series of nationwide demonstrations and chanted “Out Dilma.” Sao Paulo witnessed the largest […]
The Unravelling of the Secret Service
A black suit, a crisp white shirt, a slim pair of sunglasses, and a cord curled behind an ear— in walks the stereotypical United States Secret Service (USSS) agent. Dedicated to protecting “Mr. President,” their mistakes often have dire consequences that ripple across the nation. The importance of their job is precisely what makes any slip-up cause […]