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On Monday October 25, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major disruption that cascaded across multiple sectors worldwide. AWS serves as the cloud-computing division of Amazon and supports much of the modern internet through on-demand computing power, data storage, and network infrastructure. Companies have the ability to utilize these computing resources from AWS to run their websites and databases (ie, cloud-computing). Today, AWS controls approximately one-third of

Vol. 1, Issue 13 — Week of October 19, 2025 I. Global Climate Systems Reach First Recognised Tipping-Point, Scientists Warn A report released on 13 October 2025 warns that warm-water coral reefs worldwide have crossed a recognized ecological tipping point, marking the first planetary-scale climate system shift of its kind. Compiled by over 160 scientists from 87 institutions in 23 countries, the report documents widespread mortality among coral ecosystems and concludes that t

Marking almost 2 years after the onset of an intense conflict, Israel and Hamas enacted a landmark ceasefire and hostage exchange, brokered under the Trump administration. The deal reflects optimism, yet, uncertainty looms about whether the pause will evolve into lasting peace.  Hostage-Prisoner Swap  The core of the agreement, so far, is the hostage/prisoner exchange. Hamas published the names of the 20 Israeli hostages to be released under the first phase of the ceasefire.

Vol. 1, Issue 12 — Week of October 12, 2025 I. Israel–Palestine Ceasefire Brings End to Bloody War A major ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian factions was announced in Cairo on October 10, formally ending one of the most destructive conflicts in the region’s modern history. Mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, the deal includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of Gaza, commitments from Hamas and allied groups to halt rocket attacks,

As of October 1, 2025, a partial U.S. federal government shutdown began when Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution before the...

Vol. 1, Issue 11 — Week of October 5, 2025 I. U.S. Government Shutdown: Budget Impasse and Targeted State Cuts On October 1, federal funding lapsed after the Senate failed yet again to pass either Republican or Democratic stopgap spending proposals, triggering a partial government shutdown. Republicans held firm on excluding expanded health care provisions, while Democrats demanded the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. The standoff left roughly 750,000 fede

The UN Security Council voted to endorse the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with one provision called the “snapback” mechanism....

Vol. 1, Issue 10 — Week of September 28, 2025 I. UN General Assembly High Level Week: Security, Climate and Palestinian Statehood at the...

On September 19, 2025, President Trump announced extensive restrictions on the H-1B Visas – most notably a $100,000 application fee for...

Vol. 1, Issue 9 — Week of September 21, 2025 I. Amazon Rainforest Faces Record Deforestation in 2025 On September 17, 2025, the Brazilian...

Nepal is in the midst of a historic youth-driven transformation. A sweeping social-media ban, years of political gridlock, and entrenched...

Vol. 1, Issue 8 — Week of September 14, 2025 I. U.S. Pushes EU Tariffs on Russia Oil Buyers After Qatar Attack Following an Israeli...

The relationship between science and politics is more intertwined than ever before. From debates over climate change and public health to...

Vol. 1, Issue 7 — Week of September 7, 2025 I. U.S. President Proposes Nationwide Voter ID Executive Order On August 31, President Trump...

On August 27th, the Civitas One Team attended the Atlantic Council’s Book Talk: China’s Middle East Math. This discussion was moderated...

Vol. 1, Issue 6 — Week of August 31, 2025 I. Israel’s Military Escalations in Gaza and Yemen Ignite Global Alarm On August 25, an Israeli...

On August 20, the Civitas One Team attended a CSIS fireside chat: The Future of U.S.-Australia Critical Minerals Cooperations.  The event...

Vol. 1, Issue 5 — Week of August 24, 2025 I. Ukraine Peace at Stake: Western Support Intensifies On August 18, 2025, President Donald...

On August 15th, the Civitas One Team attended the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht America Center’s discussion on the U.S.-Colombia...

Vol. 1, Issue 4 — Week of August 17, 2025 I. Ukraine Peace at Stake: Alaska Summit Sparks Shockwaves A high-stakes summit in Alaska...