World Affairs

Terrorist negotiations are typically viewed in a negative light. But what if they will result in lasting peace for a country who has been fighting a long war?

The Prindle Institute is excited to announce the winners of the second annual High School Ethics Essay Contest! Over 200 high school students responded to the prompt “Does the United States have … Continue reading "High School Essay Contest Winners 2016"

Observers have been quick to note the disparity between the world's reactions to suicide bombings in Ankara and last year's Paris terror attacks.

“This and That” is a series of articles in which two Prindle interns weigh on different ethical aspects to an issue. This week, interns Conner Gordon and Connor McAndrew discuss … Continue reading "This and That: Addressing Sex Crimes in Afghanistan"

David Shields' War Is Beautiful illuminates the questions surrounding the New York Times' coverage of the Iraq War.

The Zika Virus is largely unstudied, which is concerning given its rise in relevance in Latin American countries. The effects on fetuses are some are the larger concerns, as it can cause major birth defects in babies. Should women be allowed to abort their unborn child if they feel like they cannot deal with the defect caused by Zika?

The situation in Syria has roots in the map drawing after World War II. Much like the African States, ethnic groups were divided between countries and conflict was bound to happen. Maybe these cultural boundaries are the key to solving the Syrian Crisis- is a two-state solution feesible?

Humanitarian aid is a vital component to alleviating suffering in Syria, but solely humanitarian aid will not solve the conflict.

Images of the Syrian refugee crisis by Ai Weiwei have sparked controversy and questions of how to respond to the tragedy of Aylan Kurdi.

Swiss officials are defending their practice of seizing the assets of asylum seekers entering Switzerland who carry assets greater in value than 900 euro (1000 USD). The controversial new law is … Continue reading "Seizure and the Swiss"

Part of Post-World War II policy in Germany was to ban Nazi propaganda and symbols from being displayed. This includes propaganda from the Nazi regime that we commonly see in … Continue reading "Mein Kampf and German Censorship"

One thing that I noticed when I first heard media coverage of an Islamist group rising to power in Syria was that it was continually referred to as “the group … Continue reading "Call them Daesh: Names, Meaning and ISIS"

McDonald's launched a new location in the villa of a former Taiwanese president. Does this ruin the cultural heritage the building held, and does it even hold any?

Teaching children about loss and suffering is a difficult topic. How can parents use events, such as the Paris attacks, to do so?

Qatar currently is 90% foreign workers. These workers may be trapped into jobs due to systemic abuse of the Kalafa system, but recent laws may change that.

Commercial surrogacy brings income to India's poorest. But does it take advantage of impoverished women?

The increasing violence and complexity of the Syrian Civil War has left diplomats with few realistic options.

Collateral damage is an unfortunate side effect of modern warfare. How can we ethically address the issue of errant aistrikes in Afghanistan?

A series of nasty tourist incidents at world famous monuments have smeared the travel industry. How can we appreciate culture in the smartphone age?

An Indian mob killed a Muslim man suspected of eating beef. Has this gone too far or is it a matter of cultural relativity?