By Lucinda Brown The 2026 MUNTAG held by ISB was focused on the topic of ‘The Future of Borders’. To understand the direction in which borders must go, looking at the past is vital. There …
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Living through the fall of Yugoslavia: Alma Tadzic
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The Rise of Digital Borders
By Lucia G11 For decades, borders have been imagined and depicted as physical barriers, walls, fences, checkpoints and guards controlling who may enter a country. Today, however, a different kind of border is emerging. This …
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Rising Tensions in East Asia: The China-Taiwan Conflict
By Emily (G10) and Noemi (G11) Figure 1: China Taiwan Disputes (“New Article”) Background Information The conflict between China and Taiwan is incredibly complex and intricate with main ideas focusing on current border standings, questions …
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Panama Canal Faces Historic Drought, Disrupting Global Trade
By Will Browning G11 The Panama Canal, one of the most important trade routes in the world, is facing an incredible challenge as severe drought conditions continue to limit the number of ships that can …
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Kashmir: India, Pakistan or Independent?
By Lucinda G11 Kashmir is a region in the Northernmost tip of India and bordering North-Eastern Pakistan. The region itself is often called ‘Paradise on Earth’, for its stunning scenery and amazing food. Home to …
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Historical Security Council: U.S. Naval Quarantine during the Cuban Missile
By Julia and Sarah L G10 The Historical Security Council met today to debate the U.S. Naval Quarantine during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and things escalated quickly. What started as a discussion about nuclear missiles …
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Louvre Jewellery Heist
By Julia and Sarah L G10 The great louvre heist: Crime meets culture On the 19th of October 2025 thieves who were disguised as construction workers stole jewels valued roughly €88 million from the Galerie …
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Vladimir Putin: Saviour or Criminal?
By Lucinda G11 Everyone knows the name Vladimir Putin; lots of people know the name because of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. But people know President Putin in different ways, as a sinner …
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Global bridges : Cyprus-Egypt Gas Initiative, COP29 Carbon Markets and BRICS expansion
Article by Willow G11 Illustration by Eva G11 As countries look for stronger economic and geopolitical growth and alliances, key scientific developments in environmental policies, global economic alliances, and energy corporations shape our future. Three …
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The Politician who faked his own death
By Hélène G10 John Stonehouse was a British politician seen as a potential future prime minister, but shockingly abandoned his wife and children without warning, to escape mounting financial troubles and fraud charges. He then …
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