Andrzej Duda (right), former president of Poland, speaks alongside President Jim Gash at the Nov. 18 President's Speaker Series in the Surfboard Room. Throughout the event, Duda spoke extensively about the Russo-Ukrainian war. Photos by Melissa HoustonThe President’s Office hosted Andrzej Duda, former president of Poland, in the first installment of this academic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Former President of Poland Andrzej Duda at President’s Speaker Series
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Nunes Memo Is False and Misleading
Art by Peau PorotesanoRep. Devin Nunes, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, released an inaccurate and politically motivated memo in an attempt to undermine the Department of Justice and the FBI. This partisan statement is not only misleading, but it also poses a threat to our national security and the public's faith in law enforcement.The entire basis of the … [Read more...] about Nunes Memo Is False and Misleading
Instability in Ukraine Leads to Soviet Nostalgia
Art by Christine NelsonWhat if you found out there are hundreds of people in Eastern Europe who sincerely miss the Soviet Union (USSR) and the regime’s dictator Joseph Stalin? What if you found out that, as stated in the Aug. 19, 2011 News Republic article, “Why are so many Russians Nostalgic for the USSR” by Nathan Pippenger, 39 percent of Russians call the … [Read more...] about Instability in Ukraine Leads to Soviet Nostalgia
U.S. should counter Putin with LNG
In the game of thrones, you win or you die. Those words from the “A Song of Ice and Fire” books written by George R.R. Martin hold true with regard not only to the fictional world he created, but also to our reality. In Martin’s world, characters strive for power and influence in a world of ever-shifting alliances, where the slightest misstep can mean the … [Read more...] about U.S. should counter Putin with LNG
Putin’s actions in Ukraine trash international law
Art by Andrea WijayaOpen a newspaper, check the front page of any news website, or even dare to go on social media, and you are sure to find coverage and commentary on the protests, conflict and turmoil in Ukraine. As the next in a step of aggressive moves by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the situation in Ukraine has quickly soaked up all the headlines. Russia has been … [Read more...] about Putin’s actions in Ukraine trash international law
