Understanding Terrorism in a Colonial World
Terrorism continues to be a significant theme in global politics. But the colonial roots that underscore it often go unreported.
What Ukraine’s Surrogacy Ban Says About a Globalizing Market
Ukraine’s parliament proposes a new surrogacy law that will block an ongoing globalized trend.
The Cost of Speaking Out: How Digital Surveillance Silences Journalists
As governments collect personal data at an alarming rate, greater oversight is urgently required to protect journalists from digital surveillance.
The Canadian Healthcare System Believes You Can Afford to Choose
Canada’s universal healthcare is often praised for its ability to offer equal accessibility. Yet, this only applies to those who can afford it.
The Farce of “A Safer Ontario”
Ontario claims its crime control policy supports a safer province, but a look at the prison system exposes the truth of its racial discrimination.
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Eyes Everywhere: Surveillance in the United States and Palestine
Expanding surveillance technology sparks conversation in the United States. But in Palestine, its effects are all too familiar.
Environment
Investing in Nature: The Ultimate Risk Assessment
Economists warn re-evaluating risk assessment frameworks to account for ecological risk is necessary to avoid a looming financial crisis.
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Editor’s Picks
The Ideological Alliance Behind the India-Israel Surveillance Partnership
By Parneet Virk
How ties between Hindutva and Zionism helped shape India and Israel’s surveillance cooperation against Palestinians, Kashmiris, and dissenters.
Egypt’s Gen Z is Organizing While Sisi is Calling it Terrorism
By Spheres of Influence
Over 50 peaceful digital activists have been arrested by the Egyptian government in an effort to defeat a popular movement.
The Unspoken Truth About Forced Mobilization in Ukraine
By Spheres of Infleunce
The Ukrainian military is ignoring fundamental human rights as it uses excessive force to mobilize its population.
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Social Justice
The Gentrification of Amsterdam’s Gritty Nightlife
Clubs revitalize neighbourhoods, priced out by rising rents while receiving far less funding than museums.
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