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Dialogue Between Nations

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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Delvino Caconda

"Dialogue is the right and ideal path to global progress. Deterrence through force or threats, the bipolar world, the Security Council and all other means and bodies will fail if we are unable to engage in dialogue. And this dialogue should not simply be an obligation, but rather a rewarding exercise insofar as everyone’s aspirations are taken into account. Nations should learn to cooperate with one another rather than compete ‘on equal terms’."

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The Uphill Battle to Beat Global Water Insecurity

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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Kavi Shahnawaz

Water makes the world go round. Here’s what we should do now that it’s running out.

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Algorithmic Accountability: India’s Frontier for Digital Rights

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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Aditya Sharma

In this op-ed the author tries to address the algorithmic accountability through the lens of pre-existing regulations of the government. The author uses judgment passed by judicial authorities as well to rebut certain arguments in respect to increasing the accountability of India.

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Ideology on the Shelf: The Politics of America’s Book Banning

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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Olga Makarova

The act of book banning–the deliberate restriction of texts–has surged across the United States, with thousands of works of literature that serve to challenge dominant ideologies or represent marginalized voices being outlawed. While often framed as content oversight or protection, widespread bans threaten constitutional principles, intellectual freedom, and the democratic exchange of ideas–breaking the ideals upon which America was founded.

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Invisible Intentions: Addressing Gaps in Animal Cruelty Prevention

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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Matilda Schugsta

Addressing the critical concerns over animal cruelty in the Animal Welfare Act of 1996 is nothing but imperative, yet the exclusions, laxity, and minimal standards of this law conceal its equitable resolution. "Invisible Intentions: Addressing Gaps in Animal Cruelty" traverse the pressing gaps and loopholes found within the act, and articulates the exigence as to why it must be revised.

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Why India Needs Health-Outcome-Based CSR Regulation

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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RJ. Kalyani

Drawing from frontline experience in rural mobile medical units, this op-ed highlights the gap between CSR healthcare spending and actual health outcomes. It advocates for a transition toward outcome-based funding models, where success is measured not by camps conducted but by diseases reduced and lives improved. The piece proposes actionable policy changes to make CSR a true driver of public health impact in India.

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Seeds of Sovereignty: Transitioning to Agroecology in the Face of Global War

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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Ocean Postman

Global conflicts, such as the regional war involving the Gulf states and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, threaten African food security by causing market volatility and increasing the cost of imported synthetic fertilizers. This insecurity is aggravated by an industrial food system driven by private profit and a "Green Revolution" model that deepens dependency on costly, unsustainable inputs like chemicals and genetically modified seeds. In response, the essay advocates for a shift toward agroecology, which uses restorative practices and locally sourced seeds to build food sovereignty and shield populations from the economic ripples of foreign wars.

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The Check Shouldn’t Wait: Parametric Insurance as an Alternative to Claims-Based Aid

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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John Miao

FEMA's disaster aid system is slow, bureaucratic, and increasingly broken. Parametric insurance, which pays out automatically when a disaster hits a measurable threshold, offers a faster and more reliable alternative that Congress should adopt as the foundation of federal disaster relief.

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The War in Iran Should Force Washington and Beijing into the Same Corner

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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026

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Morgan Vazquez

This op-ed argues that a U.S. war with Iran will, and already has, inevitably draw China into the equation due to shared dependence on Middle Eastern energy, transforming a regional conflict into a test of U.S.–China relations. This moment of mutual vulnerability creates a rare opportunity for meaningful cooperation, that could open doors to improved relations amid broader strategic rivalry.

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