Miranda Freund Tavárez School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: mfreund.ieu2023@student.ie.edu. Abstract With a concentration on land-based environmental degradation, this article explores the deliberate weaponization of the environment as a means of achieving political, economic, and military objectives. It looks into...
Sofia Damásio School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: sdamasio.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper explores whether sustainability policies under the European Green Deal can stimulate green job creation without undermining business viability in Southern Europe. Focusing on countries with high unemployment, Portugal,...
Josephine Felappi Sciences Po Paris, Reims, France. E-mail: josephine.felappi@sciencespo.fr. Abstract Conflicts have plagued the Earth since the beginning of time. In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals were set with Goal 16 aiming to establish peace and strong institutions. Despite this, conflict remains a prevalent issue in society....
Ece Eroglu Sciences Po, Paris, France E-mail: ece.eroglu@sciencespo.fr. Abstract On February 6 and 20, 2023, devastating earthquakes struck southern and central Türkiye and northern Syria. These earthquakes resulted in high fatalities and catastrophic infrastructural damage. Hatay was one of the most affected provinces and faced severe educational disruptions: schools...
Cecilia Doeff Law School, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor of Laws. E-mail: cdoeff.ieu2021@student.ie.edu. Abstract This paper analyses the contradiction between Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16), which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions; and the practices of the world’s major arms-exporting nations, many of whom are also leading advocates of...
Giulia Colleoni School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree Master’s in Management and International Development. E-mail: giulia.colleoni@student.ie.edu. Abstract This report examines the role of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) within the context of SDG 12, the UN Sustainable Development Goal aimed at ensuring sustainable patterns...
Bianca Aurora Cocconi School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain. Dual Degree in Economics and International Relations. E-mail: bcocconi.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Published June 2025. Abstract Jordan, one of the driest countries in the world, is suffering from a severe water crisis compounded by climate change, a surging population, and...
Maya Attia Sciences Po Paris – Campus de Reims, France. Bachelor of Arts. E-mail: maya.attia@sciencespo.fr. Abstract This article examines the relationship between climate change and violent extremism in Central Africa. It argues that environmental degradation exacerbates socio-economic inequalities, undermines state legitimacy, and creates conditions conducive to radicalization. Through comparative case...
Fehri Aicha and Gargouri Khadija School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain E-mail: afehri.ieu2024@student.ie.edu; kgargouri.ieu2024@student.ie.edu Abstract Voluntourism has slowly grown into a billion-dollar global industry, capturing the attention of individuals from the Global North. Its popularity is due to its ability to combine leisure with...
Toby Tilley School of Politics, International Relations, & Global Affairs (SPEGA), IE University, Madrid, Spain. Bachelor’s in International Relations. E-mail: ttilley.ieu2022@student.ie.edu. Abstract The following paper will attempt to provide an analysis of policy – partly domestic, but primarily foreign – conducted by the Trump administration from 2017-2021, and January 2025-present,...
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