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Russian foreign influence is slowly encroaching on the Sahel’s people, governments, and defensive mechanisms. Though originally limited to armed forces that aimed to defend countries and their ...

Jelena studies history and literature with a secondary in economics and a citation in Russian. She specializes in Eastern European politics and military intelligence.

Andrew is a staff writer at the HIR. He is interested in conservation policy, the politics of sports, and African politics.

Kate Bigley Kate Bigley is a staff writer for the HIR and is studying linguistics. 3 posts Energy & Environment ...

Mati Carbon Removals has made tremendous progress in the last few years, and has already begun operations in India, Tanzania and Zambia. Why has the Global South been the priority frontier for this ...

Alexander De Croo served as Prime Minister of Belgium from October 2020 until February 2025. He previously served as the Belgian Minister of Finance and Development Cooperation. De Croo studied at ...

Addie Esposito Addie Esposito is Co-Editor-in-Chief at the HIR. She is interested in comparative politics, German, and refugee issues.

Matthew Gross Matthew Gross is a senior editor and copy editor for the HIR. He is interested in the Arctic Circle and international diplomacy.

The Flight School has chosen to reimagine the gap year, instead, calling it a “launch year.” Could you share the message and purpose behind this rebranding? The transition after high school shouldn't ...

Isabela De los Rios Hernández Isabela is a staff writer originally from Colombia. She is a Government Concetrator interested in international development and public policy.