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Nagorno-Karabakh: The epicenter of a new round of regional conflict
CSMS Magazine Nagorno-Karabakh is an autonomous region located inside Azerbaijan but inhabited by ethnic Armenians. During the final years of the USSR—late 1980s to be precise—the region voted to join the Armenian republic. When the Soviet Union dissolved...
Long time social activist Barnard Fils-Aimé dies at 67
Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine It was with deep sadness I learned of the passing of Bernard Fils-Aimé better known as Patrick among his friends during the long struggle for refugee rights and against the Duvalier dictatorship of the 1980s. I was young and...
Social justice in Colombia and Brazil
A travel tale By Danielle Castano Special for CSMS Magazine South America is one of the most complex places I have ever visited. Having travelled to both Colombia and Brazil, I’ve witnessed the hardships that both nations endure. Despite only staying...
Palestine: The third way forward
As the world fights the coronavirus pandemic while thousands are dying daily, Israeli rightwing politicians have been hard at work on an annexation plan. The plan would officially carve a big portion of the West Bank and leave the Palestinians with almost...
Nationwide indignation in the wake of George Floyd’s killing
CSMS Mgazine The killing of George Floyd has changed the narrative on race relations in America. The world is appalled, and the nation is in rage. It has triggered worldwide indignation and a never-seen-before awakening in the social consciousness. In...
Making parenting more efficient during COVID-19 pandemic
Today many families are facing additional challenges with the COVID-19 reality. Our daily lives have been disrupted. We are not sure what tomorrow may bring, and for many of us the nonstop news and social media coverage is not helping. While we should...
Happy Mother’s Day!
CSMS Magazine We’re crazy about our mothers, but we do not usually express it the way we should. They are the backbones of our society, the jewels of a world that could not have been possible without them. We’re nuts about you, moms! Happy Mother’s...
The Health Benefits of Laughter
Esther Diaz CSMS Magazine The benefits of a good laugh are wide-ranging and can include protection from emotional issues like depression and improving the health of your heart. Although you probably cannot laugh off depression, one of the many benefits...
Don’t let your smartphone block you from achieving love!
Gina Jean-Pierre CSMS Magazine If you are addicted to your cellphone and cannot help texting your friends with every development throughout the day, you must hold back with the man you are dating and observe the three-text-rule. That means if you feel...