Roe v. Wade: The Stories & The Queries
Roe v. Wade, a flame set more than half a century ago, still burns with debate today. Regardless of whether you are a growing high school...
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The YPS Review
A political science and international relations journal written by our ambitious writers. We publish weekly, offering a thorough and thought-provoking perspective of the world around us.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the YPS or its members. The designations employed in this publication and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the YPS.
May 187 min read
AUKUS and its Implications on Southeast Asia and China
The Indo-Pacific is becoming increasingly significant regarding its geopolitical surroundings, with the United States and China expanding...
Feb 135 min read
Economic Power and Global Governance: Correlation or Causation?
As development and globalization swept the world over the past several decades, states have become more interconnected than they’ve ever...
Jan 54 min read
NGOs, IGOs and NSAs: Influence On State Sovereignty
In a world that is becoming more complex by the second, actors on the international stage have increased in number and diversity. Today,...
Dec 18, 20234 min read
International Policies for Climate Change
In the recent era of global news, climate change is taking the spotlight under the field of international policies. Climate change, which...
Nov 1, 20236 min read
Normalization between Syria and Arab Countries: Motivations and Implications
Syria Returns To Arab Diplomacy For much of the past decade, Syria has been marginalized in terms of diplomatic engagements within the...
Aug 5, 20235 min read
As Countries Record Sky-High Inflation Rates, Switzerland Is Lying Low
"Inflation" is a word, relevant not only in the recent news headlines but also evident in the post-pandemic Consumer Price Index graphs...
Jul 23, 20236 min read
Survival Dilemma of Japanese Women
Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS The Global Gender Gap Report is published annually by the World Economic Forum. This report shows the gaps between...
Jul 20, 20237 min read
Korea's Dilemma of the Past and Future Relationship with Japan
Yasuyuki Kiriake/Jiji Press While this may sound impossible, Korea should choose both — past and future—to solve the dilemma they...
Jul 1, 20235 min read
Gandhi & The Adivasis of India: A Lesser Known History
In India resides a large population of tribals equaling almost 8.9% of the Indian population. The Annual Report of the Ministry of Tribal...
Jun 26, 202311 min read
From the Soviet Union to Russia - Its Economy and Oligarchs
Figure 1: Map of Russia Introduction The Soviet Union, and now Russia, occupied the largest area of land of any country in the world with...
Apr 3, 20239 min read
Are Russo-Ukraine War Sanctions Effective?
By Emily Guan Introduction “As a result of our unprecedented sanctions…the Russian economy is on track to be cut in half”, Joe Biden...
Jan 2, 20234 min read
How does the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Catalyse Economic Crises in Asia?
By Yufan Chen We see the Ukraine-Russia conflict for the heartbreaking images of people running for their lives, their homes shattering...
Oct 5, 20226 min read
Did Gorbachev Repudiate Realism?
By Kevin Wang Summary Political intervention does not help: it is a debt; it is repression. The international community should find the...
Aug 29, 20223 min read
UK's Future Without Boris Johnson
By Haowen Tan Summary As a politician, Boris Johnson had made mistakes that completely compromised his career, and at least for now, he...
Aug 29, 20225 min read
No Way Out: Can We Still Save Afghan Women?
By Ellie Wang Summary In Afghanistan’s current political climate tainted by the Taliban’s perverted interpretation of sharia law,...
Aug 29, 20226 min read
We Need to Change the Way We Understand Our Constitutional Laws and Fundamental Rights
By Kevin Wang Summary Therefore, we need to change the way we understand and interpret our constitutional laws and fundamental rights to...
Aug 17, 20228 min read
IR Theory Under the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Emily Guan Summary After looking at the actors who played major roles, as well as the defining motives behind the actors’ actions...
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Law and Order: A Discourse on Order in Law
By Joshua Zhang Summary If citizens have the ability to decide themselves the justness of law, and break the law when they deem it...
Aug 17, 20224 min read
WHO’s Solutions Work, but Only For the Rich
By Durva Kamdar Summary If the World Health Organisation really wants to solve the issue of prescription drug abuse, they need to do more...
Jul 30, 20226 min read
Territorial Integrity Concerning the Case of Ukraine
By Kevin Wang Summary What the West now needs is not only a change in how the argument is framed but a change in mindset and an...
Jul 29, 20225 min read
What Responsibilities do Powerful Actors have Toward the Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti?
By Emily Guan Summary Political intervention does not help: it is a debt; it is repression. The international community should find the...
Jul 29, 20224 min read
Realism At Work
By Cameron Bird Summary While states will continuously walk the tightrope between realist and liberalist policy, it will be intriguing to...
Jul 20, 20226 min read
To what extent is the Korean Wave (Hallyu) South Korea’s Soft Power?
By Sejin Oh Summary Some Korean political experts argue that the South Korean government should take a more active role in the rise of...
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