Vanessa Padgalskas
Contributing Writer
Vanessa Padgalskas - Ron Anderson
Vanessa graduated from American University in 2007 with a double major in International Studies and Economics. Her studies focused on Russia and the former Yugoslavia with an emphasis on nationalism and ethnic conflict.
Vanessa has interned at the British Embassy in Washington, DC and for the State Department at the US Embassy in London. She is an aspiring writer, and currently freelances for the Dallas edition of the Examiner as the World Travel writer.
In 2005, Vanessa spent six weeks teaching English in Russia and studying Russian. Her love for European affairs shines through her writing. She is excited to join Suite 101.
Latest Articles
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How the Dayton Accord Restructured Bosnia
The Dayton Accord outlined how Bosnia would recover from the war and become a functioning nations, but 14 years after it was signed, Bosnia fails to meet expectations.
Jun 12, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Bottled Water Affects the Environment and Health
Producing bottled water is energy-intensive and most of the bottles end up in landfills. Toxic chemicals, like BPA, in plastic bottles could cause health concerns.
May 27, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Inspired by Scotland
Old Macdonald, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort's fourth golf course, will join Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, and Bandon Trails in 2010.
May 15, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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High-Fructose Corn Syrup in the American Diet
High-fructose corn syrup is cheaper and sweeter than sugar and is now the favorite sweetener among food and beverage companies.
May 4, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Blood Diamonds Smuggled into Legal Diamond Trade
The Kimberley Process has not been foolproof in keeping conflict diamonds out of the legal diamond trade, and most retailers do not take action against selling them.
Apr 24, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Environmental Costs of Buying a Toyota Prius
Although the Prius is fuel-efficient, the production of hybrid car batteries pollutes the environment. Clean diesels could reduce more carbon emissions than hybrids.
Apr 15, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Murders of Russian Journalists on the Rise
Russia's media is strictly controlled by the Kremlin, and journalists critical of the Kremlin often wind up dead without their assailants brought to justice.
Apr 8, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Russian Oligarchs Look to Kremlin for Loans
After Russia's stock market dropped 80%, the oligarchs must sell their shares and assets to the state and other investors to repay debt.
Mar 29, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Kremlin Tightens Power Over Russia's Regions
Russian civilians are voicing their frustrations with the Medvedev-Putin government and current economic conditions on the ballot and in the streets.
Mar 24, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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Inzko Appointed High Representative for Bosnia
The role of high representative could be preventing Bosnia from taking care of itself, but without the position, Bosnia could become a vacuum for nationalist fervor.
Mar 16, 2009
- Vanessa Padgalskas
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