Bananas, ICE, & USAID: The Cycle of Guatemalan Exploitation
Built on the exploitation of Guatemalans, the U.S.’s banana monopoly is forcing migration north, only for Trump conservatives to deport them back.
Fentanyl or Fossil Fuels: What Trump’s Escalation in Venezuela Is Really About?
The Trump administration has attacked Venezuela and Kidnapped its leader. The media says it’s about drugs, but what is the true reason?
Refugees Stuck in the Middle as Anti-Afghan Sentiment Spikes In Pakistan and Iran
Conflict between Afghanistan and its neighbours is causing anti-Afghan sentiment in Pakistan and Iran, causing a devastating refugee crisis.
What is Dead May Never Die: Examining the Expansion of Al-Qaeda in Sub-Saharan Africa
Years after successful anti-terrorism operations against Al-Qaeda, why are its affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa growing increasingly more powerful?
Europe’s Silent Insect Crisis: Understanding the Path to Recovery
Insects are vanishing at record speed, especially in Europe, threatening ecosystems, food security, and daily life. Nevertheless, solutions are still possible.
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Human Rights
The Targeting of Students in Balochistan
Amidst Balochistan’s demands for sovereignty, Pakistani authorities crack down on those who “threaten” their control of the country’s largest region.
Environment
Lights, Camera, Emissions: How the U.S., UK, and Canadian Film Industries are Acting on Climate Change
Major film industries are making strides in sustainable film and TV production. What strategies are they using, and is it truly enough?
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Staff Writer
Janka is currently pursuing a BA in International Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Throughout her studies, she… More »
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Editor
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Editor’s Picks
TIFF, Berlinale, Cannes…Your Support is Conditional
By Natalia Stubbs
Film festivals often advocate for justice, but their silence on Palestine reveals contradictions.
Europe’s Green Blind Spot: Environmental Racism Against Roma Communities
By Marine Krauzman
Across Europe, Roma communities live beside landfills and toxic sites, victims of an invisible form of discrimination: environmental racism..
What is Dead May Never Die: Examining the Expansion of Al-Qaeda in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Dami Fakolujo
Years after successful anti-terrorism operations against Al-Qaeda, why are its affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa growing increasingly more powerful?
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Social Justice
Bridging the Inclusion Gap for Students with Disabilities: A National Education Roadmap in Australia
As Australia’s schools promise inclusion, students with disabilities still face exclusion and advocacy groups demand real reform.
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