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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

Patrick Seaman, Contributing writer September 10, 2015
The US must revisit its foreign policy as it arms "moderate" Syrian rebels.

Refugee crisis demands action

WSN Editorial Board September 8, 2015
The EU needs to cut the rhetorical heel-digging and start earnestly addressing the refugees at their doorstep.
NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

Arsh Harjani, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
Coverage of a Panel Discussion held at NYU in response to the growing threat ISIS poses to the international community.

Nation must know U.S. military actions

WSN Editorial Board September 11, 2014
President Obama's must continue to explain his military decisions to the public.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Syrian crisis comes to life on campus

April 17, 2014
Syrian activists and journalists discussed health, education, women's issues and the plight of refugees.
Harry's Take: Africa requires more economic aid

Harry’s Take: Africa requires more economic aid

April 14, 2014
The United States must take the first step at addressing the duality of aid increasing globally and the poorest nations continuing to receive less.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Students, professors delve into Syrian crisis

April 9, 2014
A discussion about the worsening situation in Syria was held at Kimmel on April 8.

Geneva II talks fall short, prove ineffective

January 27, 2014

Yesterday afternoon, the Syria peace talks in Geneva produced their first breakthrough. The UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi reported that both parties have agreed upon conditions under...

UN Security Council must end Syrian crimes

UN Security Council must end Syrian crimes

December 3, 2013
With the violations of humanitarian rights in Syria, the UN Security Council must unanimously recommend the case to the International Criminal Court.
Gloria Lee/WSN

U.S. should be more involved in Syria

October 22, 2013
With Syria, regardless of whether our priorities lie with American interests or humanitarian ideals, the only unacceptable position is inaction.
Diplomacy in Syria is based off national interest, not humanitarian

Diplomacy in Syria is based off national interest, not humanitarian

September 24, 2013
Russian President Putin's recent shred of diplomacy regarding Syria is emblematic of how both Russia and the US will follow or break international law depending on their own national interests - regardless of whether it helps the Syrians who have already long been oppressed and slaughtered by Assad’s government.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Diplomacy, not democracy, would be best for U.S. involvement in Egypt

September 12, 2013
In light of the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the world is reminded of the value of a properly functioning democracy, and more significantly, the inherent devastation that comes from not having one.