Spheres is Three Years Old!
As we reflect on what happened over the past three years, we can’t help but be filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we’ve embarked on.
How Will the BRICS Expansion Shape the Future of Emerging Political Economies?
Recently, BRICS demonstrated its desire to expand and include six new members. What can be expected? Are there any possible risks to the World Order?
In the Face of Inequality, The Rise in Collective Action Provides Hope
The rise in internationally-linked work stoppages and union membership offers hope for a solution to present-day wage stagnation and income inequality.
Civil Unrest: Pakistan’s Zero-Sum Fight for Democracy
Public protests break out in Pakistan as former Prime Minister Imran Khan is arrested on charges of corruption.
The Silent Issue of Rising Malnutrition in the Indian Subcontinent
The perils of rising malnutrition and what steps India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are taking to combat it.
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Human Rights
The Future of Religious Freedom in India
India’s religious minorities have been under attack since 1947, and the future does not seem to look any different.
Environment
What Happened to the $100 bn Climate Financing Goal?
The failure of the $100 bn goal warns against the common pitfalls of climate financing and highlights the importance of climate justice.
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Editor’s Picks
Yazidi Genocide: The Forgotten Survivors’ Journey Towards Reparations
Eight years after the ISIL genocide of the ethno-religious community, the Yazidis, the survivors are still awaiting reparations from the Iraqi government, while observing new…
“We are not Disposable:” Canadian Governments’ Hypocrisy in the Search for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Three murdered Indigenous women lie in a Winnipeg landfill, but Canadian governments refuse to uphold their commitments and search for their remains.
Explainer: The “New Cold War” in Africa
A new era of great power rivalry is making waves across Africa, but can Western countries correct past mistakes with new foreign policy?
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Social Justice
The Model Minority Myth & Race-Based College Admissions
The affirmative action ban has raised numerous social implications for BIPOC students and contentious debates about the role of race and identity in admissions policy.
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Spheres of Influence is a non-profit digital publication dedicated to explaining and unpacking global affairs in an accessible way while highlighting underreported issues. We are entirely volunteer-based and youth-led and work to amplify marginalized voices and provide opportunities for youth to gain experience in journalism and global affairs.