by robbensh | Mar 25, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
Many events are cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Conferences, concerts and sporting events have all been radically impacted by the widespread mystery illness that has already taken the lives of thousands around the globe. While things are...
by robbensh | Mar 19, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
The world’s political landscape greatly changed in 2019 when dozens of nations around the globe voted. While countries such as Canada and Nigeria opted to maintain the status quo and re-elected their leaders, other nations like Ukraine replaced their existing...
by robbensh | Mar 16, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
Italy is one of the European countries that has been hit the hardest by the spread of the coronavirus. Since March 9th, the citizens of Italy have been ordered to stay inside. Citizens of Italy are forbidden from leaving their homes unless they are going to and from...
by robbensh | Mar 1, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
Although today’s commercial airplanes transport thousands of people around the world every day, those trips are from short when flying over any ocean or continent. Some flights take more than half a day to complete and still require a transfer. However, the...
by robbensh | Feb 21, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
There is currently an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, according to BBC. At present, 6.7 million Yemenis are at immediate risk of falling into a state of famine due to the last three years of civil war between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed coalition forces....
by robbensh | Feb 12, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
As the host for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo is gearing up for an exciting year. The Japanese capital is putting the finishing touches on its plans for the Olympics while it prepares for millions of guests. Unlike some of the former Olympic hosts, Tokyo is already...
