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China’s water crisis growingLouise Poliquin
Washington International School
After nearly a half century in power, the communist government in China is scouring the world for oil, natural gas, and minerals to keep its economic machine thriving. Its powerful trade deals are insufficient for solving the country’s water problems. According to the New York Times, China’s water usage has quintupled in the past 59 years, a statistic which leaves leaders and health organizations
with tough political choices as cities, industries, and farming simultaneously compete for a finite and shrinking water supply.
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Asia
China’s water crisis growingLouise Poliquin
Washington International School
After nearly a half century in power, the communist government in China is scouring the world for oil, natural gas, and minerals to keep its economic machine thriving. Its powerful trade deals are insufficient for solving the country’s water problems. According to the New York Times, China’s water usage has quintupled in the past 59 years, a statistic which leaves leaders and health organizations
with tough political choices as cities, industries, and farming simultaneously compete for a finite and shrinking water supply.
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Controversy surrounds Zimbabwe electionsAdriaan Hilbers
Washington International School
When Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) fought for independence in its famous 1980 war, Robert Mugabe emerged as a hero. Having led the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) through a hard but successful struggle to gain independence for Zimbabwe, he was made the first prime minister, staying in this post for seven years and then running for president, winning the elections, in part, due to his image as a war hero. Since 1987, Robert Mugabe has led the nation, but his time in power has made Zimbabwe one of the poorest countries in the world, and Mugabe is considered by many to be dictator.
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Europe
A student’s journey through Romanian Orthodox EasterMargaret Shaw
Washington International School
I’m a big fan of the “international experience.” It’s why I first applied to this school and it’s why I decided to host an ASSIST exchange student from Moldova, 11th grader Doina Chiselita, at my house for the second half of the school year. So when Doina began telling me about her Romanian Orthodox Easter traditions, it was immediately agreed that we would hold our own little Orthodox Easter here in DC.
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Controversy surrounds Zimbabwe electionsAdriaan Hilbers Washington International School When Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) fought for independence in its famous 1980 war, Robert Mugabe emerged as a hero.... Read more »
Asia
China’s water crisis growingLouise Poliquin Washington International School After nearly a half century in power, the communist government in China is scouring the world for oil, natural gas,... Read more »
Europe
A student’s journey through Romanian Orthodox EasterMargaret Shaw Washington International School I’m a big fan of the “international experience.” It’s why I first applied to this school and it’s why I decided... Read more »