The Ithacan

Fidel Castro’s reputation still being disputed

By Isabella Grullon • December 6, 2016

When we contextualize these facts, we get a clear picture: The U.S. has as much to do with Cuba’s troubled history as Castro does.

US only aids allies

By Isabella Grullon • November 30, 2016

If the U.S. is to pride itself in being the policeman of the world, it should do so in a way where self-interest is not the primary motivation.

Donald Trump’s election is a wake up call

By Isabella Grullon • November 16, 2016

These are 400 words on how people can no longer mourn democracy because it never existed in the first place.

Egypt backs Russia and sparks unofficial Cold War

By Isabella Grullon • November 8, 2016

The economic relationship between Egypt and Saudi Arabia was the only thing that kept Egypt from turmoil.

The US displaces, but never aids

By Isabella Grullon • October 31, 2016

If history teaches anyone anything, it's that the U.S. has a horrible reputation in aiding refugees from the countries it has invaded.

Indigenous candidate to address Latin American inequality

By Isabella Grullon • October 25, 2016

This year, the CNI and EZLN decided to nominate an indigenous woman to run in the 2018 presidential campaign.

Kenya’s few deciding for the many

By Isabella Grullon • October 18, 2016

The best way to describe Kenyatta is as a President who does a lot for people who are well off but not much for those who need government help.

Kashmir is U.S. foreign policy blind spot

By Isabella Grullon • October 4, 2016

The United States’ reputation in the Middle East and Asia as a whole may lead to skepticism on why the U.S. is there in the first place.

Protests in Congo deserve media coverage

By Isabella Grullon • September 25, 2016

If we really sit down and think about it, the Congolese are currently fighting for their own democracy.

Migration crisis missing from political discussion

By Isabella Grullon • September 21, 2016

Everyone seems vexed on fixing the immigration issue from within the border, ignoring that there is an imminent migration crisis right at the foot of the door.