Category Archives: ICLR Blog

Is the Future of Britain’s Monarchy in Serious Jeopardy?

By: Jake Waldman September 29, 2022 On September 8, 2022, the world heard the news that Queen Elizabeth passed away. Queen Elizabeth II left big shoes to fill as she was the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s history and had one of the highest approval ratings during her reign. Even though Queen Elizabeth had a […]

Qatar 2022: A World Cup Full of Controversy

By: Michael Stuart September 26, 2022 In less than two months, football fans from around the globe will converge upon the tiny Gulf state of Qatar to celebrate the kickoff of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Nearly one million people are expected to travel to the country to see their nation’s team perform on the […]

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Problem for Mankind

By: Colsen Centner September 19, 2022 In 1969, Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon and famous proclamation “[t]hat’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” inspired the human race with confidence and excitement for the future of space travel. Ever since NASA’s maiden mission, countries around the world have exponentially increased government spending […]

Prosecuting Putin

By: Liana Brown April 25, 2022 There are rules for almost everything, and war is no exception. The rules of war are contained in international laws and agreements, such as the Geneva Conventions. In 1949, following the horrors of the Second World War, world leaders gathered in Switzerland to sign the Geneva Conventions, which were […]