Human Rights & Development
Can a Universal Basic Income Save the Marshall Islands?

On November 26, 2025, the Marshall Islands launched a universal basic income (UBI) in response to the rising cost of living and emigration rate. The UBI policy faced concerns over inefficiency and long-term economic effects long before implementation, which persist to this day. Addressing these concerns, supporters have promoted the UBI as a way to give immediate, widespread aid at low upfront costs. The ongoing debate raises an important question: after about six months, should the Marshall Islands continue to use a UBI or switch to a more targeted approach?
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Policy Analysis by Henry Dirckx
5/22/2026
The Rebuilding of Post-Irma Barbuda
​​Commentary by Henry Dirckx
4/8/2026
Child Soldiers in Sudan's Civil War and the Cycles of Violence They Perpetuate
Commentary by Addison Wooster
11/17/2025
​Tuvaluan Climate Visas and the Australian Immigration Debate
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The largely overlooked Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union, signed in 2023, has far-reaching implications for the future of climate migration globally. Its success will depend largely on the domestic politics of Australia, which are sharply divided on the future policy of immigration in the nation.

Commentary by Henry Dirkx
9/19/2025
Sudan’s Civil War: 10 Months into the Conflict

Sudan has been suffering through a civil war for more than 10 months now. As the conflict continues, there is concern about the capacity of neighboring countries to accept refugees on a large scale.  ​

Policy Brief by Paulina Orrantia​
3/02/2024​

Mission Statement

Analyzing the intersection of conflict and human rights and development in the modern world
RESEARCH FOCUS: IGNORED VOICES
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With crises around the world, many human rights issues seem to get passed over by the mainstream media. Whether it’s climate crises in the Pacific, war crimes in Central Africa, or immigrant rights in Europe, many vulnerable groups do not get the attention they need. We aim to diagnose the root causes of, bring more exposure to, and propose solutions to these issues in 2026-2027 through our research.​