Israeli Airstrikes in Doha: Geopolitical Ramifications
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
We Must Make It Easier for Illinois College Students to Vote
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.
Defense and Offense on the West Asia Chessboard
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
Developing in the DMV: What it Truly Costs
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