Military Take-Over in Myanmar
A brief look at the current political events in Myanmar. What happened in Myanmar? Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, has taken control of the country for one year, announced a state of emergency, and arrested elected government officials from the National League for
A Virtual Journey to Some of the Most Wondrous Landscapes of the Earth
From the mighty tiger to the humble worker bee, the huge variety of life on Earth contributes to our lives and well-being in more ways than we think. From providing us with food, clean water and air, to supporting our
The ICC is Taking a Pro-Active Approach to Myanmar
The International Criminal Court (the ICC) is the only permanent international criminal tribunal with the mandate to investigate and prosecute mass atrocities. However, the ICC is a treaty-bound tribunal, the treaty being the Rome Statute. This very fact prevents the
Sustainable Energy for All: A Challenge for the Poorest Countries
Energy, whether it be in regard to poverty or transition, is essential to human life and society, naturally putting it at the forefront of the news. The United Nations launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2012 (SE4 all); in
Exposing Corruption: the Heart of Sustainable Development
How exposing the largest natural resource heists in modern history promotes the Sustainable Development Goals The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognise the complexity and inter-connectedness of global development and how factors limiting development are likewise intertwined and mutually reinforcing. Unlike its
Luminous Journey with David Lazar
David Lazar is an Australian travel photographer and musician, who captures the beauty of the world, moments of life and culture. He travels to the countries with a rich cultural background, traditions, and history. David is a contributor to photography, travel and
Explore the World with Conor MacNeill
Conor MacNeill has been working as a photographer professionally for a relatively short amount of time now, but it hasn't taken him long to make a name for himself in the field, having amassed an impressive Instagram following and a series of clients,
The Burmese Ruby- It’s a Conflict Stone Alright
Rubies, renowned for their covetable pink to blood-red hues, are members of the corundum family of gemstones- colloquially known as sapphires. It is their particular hue that makes them rubies rather than pink sapphires, a distinction that is blurry at