Viewpoints

By Ariella Adjangba-Baker   8/17/25     Introduction       Over the summer, I researched and scrutinized construction fees for DMV jurisdictions. I found information for the D.C. metropolitan area, which includes D.C., parts of Maryland, and parts of Virginia. In Maryland, the jurisdictions I found information for resided primarily in Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, or Frederick County. In Virginia, I found information for Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fallschurch, and Prince Williams County. Most of these

While not explicitly stated, the ambiguous “comprehensive defensive” scope of the agreement has fuelled interpretations of an implicit nuclear dimension. The theory posits that Pakistan’s arsenal, estimated at 170 warheads, could indirectly extend a nuclear deterrent to Saudi interests without physical transfers. This arrangement would navigate non-proliferation norms and avoid direct violations of U.S. non-proliferation laws, leveraging Pakistan’s status as a non-signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its rejection of a “no first use” policy. However, this “nuclear

By Swara Maruvada    5/16/25      The mining industry is a cornerstone of global economic development. However, the pursuit of profits often contradicts societal and sustainability causes. The industry generated a record of 943 billion U.S dollars in 2022, and employs 609.9 thousand people as of 2023, (Garside, 2024). Despite these contributions, the mining sector faces scrutiny over labor rights violations and environmental degradation.       To further understand the many aspects of this crisis, I conducted a full

By  Anshul Nadendla    12/20/24          “If we come home, it means debts. If we work there, it means hardship. These are our circumstances.”                             – Durgaya, 38         Durgaya, unable to find work in his hometown of Jagtial, India, journeyed to Dubai in search of work in 2016. While there, he worked arduously as a gardener for a beachfront resort.

By Ausaf Sayeed    3/23/25 Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b. September 18, 1963) is a former career diplomat and Ambassador from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), having served the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for nearly 34 years. He has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure, contributing significantly to India’s diplomatic, political, and economic engagements across the globe. He served as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles and

By Ausaf Sayeed    1/21/25 Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b. September 18, 1963) is a former career diplomat and Ambassador from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), having served the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for nearly 34 years. He has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure, contributing significantly to India’s diplomatic, political, and economic engagements across the globe. He served as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles and

By Ausaf Sayeed    6/4/25 Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b. September 18, 1963) is a former career diplomat and Ambassador from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), having served the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for nearly 34 years. He has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure, contributing significantly to India’s diplomatic, political, and economic engagements across the globe. He served as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles and

By Anshul Nadendla 9/28/25         Recently, I was invited by the United Nations Youth Office to serve as a Youth Delegate at the United Nations 80th General Assembly. As a part of this week-long event, I also represented youth voices throughout the NYC Climate Week, engaging in conferences hosted by Yale University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Princeton University, and Deloitte.        I am incredibly grateful to the UN Youth Office for this truly transformative experience

By  Devin Vucic         5/12/25       Introduction      Adolescents today are growing up in a world where social media and digital technologies are progressively establishing the bounds of political participation. Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) are places where individuals develop and alter their identities. These platforms can increase political awareness for adolescents while creating a polarizing environment (Baumgartner & Morris, 2006). While these platforms provide opportunities for youth to become

By Anshul Nadendla           7/25/24      To be a global citizen is to be an eclectic thinker. Too often, we become confined to our communal ‘bubbles’. A true global citizen is one who is willing to expose themselves to global perspectives that they otherwise would not have been informed about had they not taken the step out of their safe spaces. To be a global citizen also means to seek out global information and act upon

By Dr. Ausaf Sayeed 9/10/25 Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b. September 18, 1963) is a former career diplomat and Ambassador from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), having served the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for nearly 34 years. He has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure, contributing significantly to India’s diplomatic, political, and economic engagements across the globe. He served as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles and Consul

By Yusr Albaghdadi & Anshul Nadendla    6/20/25       Students attending colleges in counties different from their permanent home address face significant obstacles when attempting to vote. Students living in dormitories or college-provided housing often lack the documentation required for voter registration, such as utility bills, mail addressed to the current address, or lease agreements. The result is reduced electoral participation among college-age voters, who may miss local elections by facing logistical challenges accessing polling places during academic periods.