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5 world conflicts you don’t hear about on the news
Meadhbh Hayden explores five crises threatening stability and human rights that have gone under the radar of global media attention.
A crisis response from Canada: Students and the housing crisis
Erin Hirst explains why Canada is closing its borders to thousands of students to combat a spiralling housing crisis.
Shared Histories, Shared Voices: Ireland’s emphatic support for Palestine
Tara Dempsey explores the reasons behind the Irish people’s fervent support for the Palestinian cause.
What are the economic impacts of Javier Milei’s presidency?
Adam O’Neill Mayós on why libertarian Javier Milei’s success amongst Argentines in Ireland and beyond has turned Argentina into a macroeconomic experiment.
Missiles over Mouths: Could government policy in North Korea be leading towards a second famine?
Forestalling a second famine in North Korea is contingent on the actions of the governing regime. Despite this, leader Kim Jong-Un prioritizes organizing a National Holiday to celebrate his missile might, before tackling the “serious political issue” of food scarcity.
Change, community, and compassion: The STAND Changemakers Academy Showcase
On Friday 22nd March, members of the STAND community gathered at Richmond Barracks to celebrate the end of the first Changemakers Academy.
March 8th Referendum: What you need to know
Eoin Ryan, STAND News Politics Editor, explains the March 8th Referendum, including information on what parts of the Constitution are being voted on and what the stances of major parties are.
What went down internationally on climate action in 2023
Sera Jacob summarises the main points of discussion at COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai.
The difference between catastrophic wildfires and contained wildland fires
Catastrophic wildfires are highly destructive, seen currently in Chile. But how do fires become resourceful once they are contained? Chloe O’Connell discusses.
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