It is clear from the contents of this month's issue that international development issues are increasingly important to conscious youth and have in the past been frequently over-looked. In the context of the globalizing world, it is important to break down the barriers and stereotypes isolating certain countries as 'under-developed' and use a wide lens to examine the state of the world. By drawing information from every field and making connections between social society, the natural environment, industry, economies, and many other areas, it is possible to reach a fuller understanding with which to provide a holistic approach to each situation.

                Thanks for reading,
                                   Hannah Renglich
                                   Editor-in-Chief

	A World Sustained (by Eric Kam) What does tomorrow look like? The future of the planet is uncertain, with humans ravaging the land they rely on for life and sustenance; however, with the efforts of non-governmental organizations pressuring governments into action, perhaps sustainable development will save the day. Read more...
	Nuclear Destruction: Past and Present Tales of Woe               (by Wojciech Gryc) Just because the Cold War is over, it doesn't mean that the world is under any less threat of nuclear destruction. Five Minutes to Midnight's own Wojciech Gryc discusses the threat of nuclear weapons from both a present and historical perspective. Read more...
	The Quest for the Equitable Bean: Fair Trade Coffee in               Mexico (by Hannah Renglich) Over the course of its one thousand-year history, coffee has emerged on the world stage as an important commodity that is indicative of international development, economic health, cultural tradition, and personal status. The advent of fair trade has been an integral step towards creating socially responsible java. Read more...
	The Temperamental Tropics (by Anita Li) Can the collective poverty of the Global South be blamed upon the environment? In this exploration of the effects of weather and habitat on income and productivity, Anita Li credits the environment for the prosperity of its inhabitants. Read more...
	Comment: Civil War in Iraq (by Rustam Dow) The actions of the most powerful country in the world are more frequently being called into question by the rest, and as the war in Iraq stretches on, many are crying for its end. The United States' criminalization of the Arab world is sickening at best and until American troops withdraw from the country, animosity and violence will continue. Read more...

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