Archive for February 2019
Hidden Dangers: The Perils of U.S. Withdrawal from the INF
By Jigar Khatri Due to an ever-expanding list of daily political scandals, it is easy to miss the greater significance of a specific event. For instance, in February, the Trump administration announced its withdrawal from the foundational 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The reason given for withdrawing from this landmark agreement was the Russian deploying of illegal land-based…
Read MoreYPFP Brussels 2018 Annual Report
Last year, YPFP Brussels marked 10 years of fostering the next generation of change makers and leaders of tomorrow. Celebrating our 10th anniversary gave us the opportunity to take stock of our achievements over the past 10 years. As an organisation, we are extremely proud to have had a major impact on the lives of…
Read MoreA Delicate Situation: How Tumult in Venezuela Threatens a Continent
By Colin Wolfgang On Jan. 23, the United States joined a number of countries in recognizing Venezuela’s opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, as its interim president. Within hours, Nicolas Maduro responded by severing diplomatic ties with the United States and announcing a 30-day window for the country to withdraw its diplomats. While the United States and Maduro have agreed…
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