Apr
28
Consequences of the US invasion of Iraq 2003
April 28, 2024 | 4 Comments
In 2003, the United States, back by a coalition of allies, invaded Iraq. This resulted in a period of political unrest in the Middle East. Before I explain the effects of the invasion it is important to have a brief understanding of why the US invaded Iraq in 2003. First going back to the […]
Apr
22
Sustainable Development Goals
April 22, 2024 | 2 Comments
In the Middle East there is a complex issue in relation of how international and domestic factors can empower and hinder their ability make progress towards sustainable development. Domestic factors like weak institutions can limit aid from international organizations or other states themselves. This can be seen in Syria. The 2023 earthquake that […]
Apr
1
Water Blog
April 1, 2024 | 6 Comments
On average I use around 1287 gallons of water a day. This includes virtual water usage. This is lower than the average American who uses 1802 gallons of water. Some aspects of my life that help lower my water footprint are only having one load of laundry a week (sometimes two), not having a […]