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...
by robbensh | Feb 5, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
Today, it seems like coronavirus is everywhere in the news. One of the reasons this virus is such big news is that it’s novel. This type of coronavirus has never been observed anywhere in the world until this year. Another reason it’s been such a big deal...
by robbensh | Feb 2, 2020 | International Affairs, Rob Bensh
On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom made history. On that date, the UK became the first country to ever leave the European Union. This move fulfilled the promise made about a referendum that was held years ago. It took over 1,100 days and multiple prime ministers...
