International Relations Society at NYU

Want to learn more about landmines and the process to remove them? Come to our discussion with The HALO Trust USA next Thursday!

What is current status of active landmines across the world? What are some key challenges vulnerable populations in these post-conflict areas encounter? What does the process of legislative engagement and advocacy at Congress for organizations like the Halo Trust look like? Join the IR Society for a discussion with The Halo Trust on "Landmines: People, Policy, and Processes" on Thursday, April 22 5:30pm onwards.

The Trump administration’s America first foreign policy position has been disrupted by President Biden’s desire to restore American alliances abroad. Read more by Jolie Radunich https://www.irinsider.org//us-sanctions-china-for-undermin

This week, Americans started to receive yet another round of direct pandemic relief payments thanks to the much anticipated American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the latest round of economic stimulus amounting to a record high $1.9 trillion. Mattihas Wu https://www.irinsider.org//new-stimulus-bill-poised-to-rev

Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un’s high-ranking sister, warned the United States against causing a stink if they hope to maintain peaceful relations, in a broadcast by a North Korean state news agency on Tuesday. Read more by Rocio Fabbro https://www.irinsider.org//north-korea-sends-warning-to-us

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How will Biden's victory affect America's relationship with Canada? . . . .... . Tune in . . . . . . https://www.irinsider.org//trudeau-discussed-key-issues-in . . .

Covid-19 cases are on the rise again. Is a second wave coming soon? Tune in.

What does the Senate's election mean for the presidency? Tune in. https://www.irinsider.org//narrow-senate-contests-will-sha

Dog meat consumption has deemed itself to be unethical, yet many countries still prefer to do so. Read more about how traditional views in South Korea are transforming.