Tag Archives: united nations
Feed People, Not Landfills
Have you ever wondered where your uneaten food goes after you throw it in the trash? Wasted food is a significant problem in the US and around the world, even contributing to climate change. While some families go hungry, others throw away scraps which end up in a landfill. Food scraps make up the second […]
The P-5 Veto Requires Reform
By: Bryan Reines The United Nations’ stated goal is to prevent war, advocate for human rights, create a climate of justice, raise the standard of living, and promote international cooperation. [1] The U.N.’s effectiveness peaked between 1987 and 1991, where the international organization played a key role in easing conflict in Afghanistan, Namibia, Lebanon, and […]
Emory Journal of International Affairs Issue 1
Over the last year, the Emory Journal of International Affairs has been publishing op-ed articles to this online blog. This January, EJIA is releasing its first long-form academic journal, presenting articles from undergraduate students across academic disciplines at Emory University. Included below is our first issue, presented in electronic form. Topics range from economic development […]
Growing Old in the Third World: How population shifts will change humanitarian aid
By: Maija Ehlinger The 67th Annual UN General Assembly wrapped up with the pomp and circumstances and all the debate that one can expect from such a meeting. Talks centered on the geopolitical strife that plagues many regions of the world, and of course focused efforts on promoting stability. And as the assembly dealt with […]
South Sudan: A Year in Review
By: Maija Ehlinger The world’s newest nation turned one last month. This July 9th anniversary was a poignant reminder of the hope as well as the struggle that accompanies a new republic. It was a celebration rising out of a 22-year guerilla war that divided a land brought together by external imperial powers. It was […]
The United Nations and Humanitarian Intervention
By: Sweta Maturu Humanitarian intervention is an issue that is hotly contested for its use and non-use. Controversy over its use surrounds issues of sovereignty and the norm of non-intervention. The failures of the international community to respond adequately to the crimes against humanity during the 1990s contribute to the controversy over its non-use. Humanitarian […]
