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EMMA'S GLOBAL SCHOLAR JOURNEY


Ukraine’s Fate Under Trump: Will U.S. Support Hold or Collapse?
With Donald Trump back in office as president, the future of Ukraine's war with Russia is at a crossroads. Over the past two years, U.S....
Emma Hsieh
Mar 113 min read
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Trump’s Greenland Obsession
It’s happening again. President Donald Trump is once more fixated on Greenland, and this time, he’s taking it up a notch by refusing to...
Emma Hsieh
Feb 243 min read
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The Fight for DACA
My grandparents arrived in America at the onset of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, fleeing a nation where intellectuals and the educated...
Emma Hsieh
Feb 23 min read
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It’s Time to Get Clear with Taiwan
Thank you for inviting me to this public debate. I am a c ollege professor and head of the university’s School of Foreign Affairs and...
Emma Hsieh
Jan 172 min read
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The Rollback of China's One-Child Policy
During my sophomore year in Mr. Carragher's Perspectives on Modern World History class, I researched and wrote a paper titled Mao: A Leap...
Emma Hsieh
Nov 12, 20246 min read
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Why I Am Voting for Kamala Harris
In just a few days, I will turn 18—a milestone that has long symbolized freedom, independence, and the weight of new responsibilities....
Emma Hsieh
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Global Health Crisis Alert: The Monkeypox Virus
When I first heard about the Monkeypox (Mpox) virus, a wave of fear hit me. The T.V. screen was buzzed with news alerts, reminding me of...
Emma Hsieh
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Challenges Faced by Uncontacted Tribes in the Peruvian Amazon
I recently saw a report on NBC News showing dozens of members of an uncontacted Indigenous tribe photographed on a riverbank in the...
Emma Hsieh
Jul 20, 20243 min read
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GIP Trip: My Unforgettable Journey to Taiwan
Sitting in bed with a slice of pineapple cake, I am flooded with memories from my incredible 10-day journey to Taiwan. I traveled with...
Emma Hsieh
Jun 20, 20244 min read
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Ongoing Tensions in the China-Taiwan Conflict
When I post this blog, I will have returned to America safely after a two-week GIP trip to Taiwan. As my travel mates and I prepared for...
Emma Hsieh
Jun 17, 20244 min read
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The Case Against TikTok in the U.S.
The law banning TikTok use in the United States has sparked significant debate and scrutiny. Initially, TikTok gained immense popularity...
Emma Hsieh
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Plastic Global Crisis Towards Sustainability
Plastic, a synthetic material known for its versatility, affordability, and longevity, has become deeply integrated into nearly every...
Emma Hsieh
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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International Women's Day: Women Without Borders Featuring Jennifer Hall Lee
March 8th, recognized globally as International Women's Day, celebrates women's diverse achievements and emphasizes the continued push...
Emma Hsieh
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Lost World — A Film by Kalyanee Mam
Kalyanne Mam's short film "The Lost World" is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the environmental destruction caused by sand...
Emma Hsieh
Mar 2, 20242 min read
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"A Step Without Feet" Screening
The crisis involving refugees from Syria is a multifaceted problem rooted in various interconnected factors. At the heart of the mass...
Emma Hsieh
Feb 17, 20243 min read
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