2024 Journal of International Thought
Take a look at this year’s intern opinion pieces in the 2024 Journal of International Thought. Each of our summer interns wrote a piece on a topic of their choosing from bullying to AI.
Category Youth
Honesty is badly needed in global health
By: Yolanda Mwita In today’s interconnected world, the need for transparency and honesty in global health policy is more pressing than ever. The recent global health crises from the COVID-19 pandemic to emerging threats like climate-induced health issues demonstrate that…
We have to stop letting bullies off the hook
By: Anish Koka It was a sunny morning. I had just finished the second period when I got called into the principal’s office. I walked across the hall and took a quick right as I turned onwards to the principal…
Human beings must embrace AI without fearing it will replace them
By: Mohamed Abdou “AI and humans are both knowledge producers, just like the sculptor and painter are both artists, but they will be forever, in my mind, be distinct and separated,” says James Brusseau, a philosophy professor at Pace University…
We can only manage climate change if we acknowledge its devastating impact on poor people
By: Raiyan Bakshi Flint, Michigan: It’s a place many Americans associate with one thing in particular, poisoned water. In 2015, the water in Flint was found to have extraordinarily toxic levels of lead well beyond EPA acceptable limits. Many in…
Can The World Be Saved? Perspectives from the Next Generation | 2024 International Young Leaders Conference
The 2024 International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, was a resounding success. This annual event, organized by our summer interns, brought together thought leaders, experts, and aspiring young professionals to engage…
Food banks desperately need donations to meet the needs of millions of hungry Americans
By: Selina Xu As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity refers to the reduced quality of someone’s diet and the inaccessibility of nutritious and plentiful food. In 2022, 17 million U.S. households suffered food insecurity, according…
Political conspiracy theories are a threat to democracy
By: Maddie Graf In our tangled political landscape, it is increasingly important to harbor a healthy skepticism about the world around us. However, the misinformed conspiracy theories that have become emboldened by modern day social platforms takes this apprehension too…
The world needs to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
By: Humza Hasan We need a ceasefire in Palestine right now. The fighting is causing too much pain and suffering for Palestinians. Homes, and hospitals are being bombed, and people have nowhere to go. A ceasefire would stop the violence…
Parents and teachers have a responsibility to monitor the social media usage of children in their care
By Naomi Limann A prominent memory from 6th grade was my burning desire for a phone. It seemed like every kid my age had one, connecting them to entertainment and social validation. I constantly argued with my parents about the…
