Windfall: How Russia Benefits from the War in Iran
As the United States and Israel’s war in Iran has disrupted the global energy trade, Russia takes its place as a prime benefactor.
Jihadism in the Sahel Region
Recent jihadist expansion in the Sahel towards Benin increases displacement and humanitarian crisis in the border rural zones.
Mark Carney’s War Crimes in Iran
Carney’s Iran response clashes with his ‘equitable world’ message, showcasing Canada’s double standards on civilian harm.
In Cambodia, the State Claims Forests. But People Push Back
What happens when Cambodian activists stage a peaceful protest against the government’s privatization moves? They risk landing in jail.
Climate-Induced Floods Wash Away USAID-Abandoned Mozambique’s Efforts to Eliminate Trachoma
Amid climate-driven flooding and USAID cuts, local health facilities in Mozambique struggle to operate and treat patients with trachoma.
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How Foreign Interventions Pushed Mali to The Brink of Collapse
Between colonial and imperial intervention, Mali is on the brink of collapse as independence and separatist movements circle a fragile government.
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Chad Bets on Solar to Expand Rural Electricity Access
Chad’s solar expansion is widening rural electricity access and creating new opportunities for health, education, and small enterprises
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As Vancouver witnesses FIFA 2026, concerns grow over surveillance, displacement, and other human rights violations against unhoused communities.
How Foreign Interventions Pushed Mali to The Brink of Collapse
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Between colonial and imperial intervention, Mali is on the brink of collapse as independence and separatist movements circle a fragile government.
Chicago, ICE, and the Legacies of the ‘Defund the Police’ Movement
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The sharp decline in crime rates in Chicago shows the need to revisit the ‘defund the police’ movement in the context of growing ICE repression.
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Bill C-12 and the Erosion of Refugee Rights in Canada
Bill C-12 reshapes Canada’s asylum system through strict new limits on refugee claims, raising concerns over due process and refugee rights.
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