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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.
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...
Jun 11, 20246 min read
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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...
May 18, 20247 min read
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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...
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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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,...
Jan 5, 20244 min read
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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...
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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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...
Nov 1, 20236 min read
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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...
Aug 5, 20235 min read
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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 23, 20236 min read
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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 20, 20237 min read
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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...
Jul 1, 20235 min read
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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...
Jun 26, 202311 min read
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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...
Apr 4, 20239 min read
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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...
Jan 2, 20234 min read
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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...
Oct 5, 20226 min read
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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, 20223 min read
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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, 20225 min read
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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 29, 20226 min read
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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, 20228 min read
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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, 20223 min read
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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...
Aug 17, 20224 min read
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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 30, 20226 min read
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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 30, 20225 min read
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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 29, 20224 min read
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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...
Jul 20, 20226 min read
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