Katie Howe

Katie is originally from the small town of Los Gatos, California and is currently in her final year of the International Relations (B.A.) program at the University of British Columbia. Her areas of interest include foreign policy, immigration, and social protection policies, specifically within the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region and Latin America. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism through which she can advocate for those whose stories are often untold or forgotten. In her free time, Katie loves to hike, surf, and spend time with her dog back home in California

Katie Howe

Libya’s Perilous Migrant Route

April 29, 2021

Migrants transiting on the Central Mediterranean route often face extensive danger and exploitation. The international community is responsible for revising its current policies and ensuring safe access to asylum for these individuals.

The Importance of a Leftist Victory for Cocaleros in Bolivia

February 19, 2021

As a result of the War on Drugs, small-scale coca growers in Bolivia have been demonized and economically marginalized, but with the re-election of a left-leaning government, this could change.

Patterns of Unsustainable Refugee Initiatives in the Rohingya Crisis

February 8, 2021

As the Rohingya genocide continues, current attempts to resettle refugees in Bangladesh and abroad have been insufficient and dangerous.

Controversy Surrounding Uganda’s 2021 Elections

January 27, 2021

Following Uganda’s presidential elections on January 14, 2021, the country’s electoral commission officially confirmed the victory of incumbent Yoweri Museveni for a 6th term. A considerable amount of controversy has surrounded the re-election of Museveni, with widespread claims of election fraud leading to doubts surrounding the integrity of the leader’s

Puerto Rico’s Continued Struggle Towards Disaster Recovery

December 29, 2020

The island of Puerto Rico is internationally renowned for its lush rainforests, magnificent bioluminescent bays, and rich cultural history. In recent years, however, the small Caribbean territory has been prominent in the media due to a series of devastating natural disasters which has brought its infrastructure and economy to the

The Legacy of NAFTA in Mexico

December 4, 2020

On July 1, 2020, amidst a global environment of pandemic-fueled economic and political uncertainty, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This transition illustrates the ever-evolving nature of multilateral trade relations between the three regional counterparts, which have had significant impacts on formal

Going Within the Borders of Crimea: The Post-Annexation Human Rights Question

November 10, 2020

In the spring of 2014, international dialogues between governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international news organizations were galvanized over the issue of Crimea — a peninsula within the Black Sea region of Eastern Europe. Narratives around the global importance of this small territory are often dominated by the coverage of

Increased Violence Against Political Activists in Colombia During COVID-19

October 28, 2020

In this past week, upwards of 6,000 Indigenous activists in Colombia have travelled nearly 500 kilometres from their home province of Cauca to the capital city of Bogotá, in order to protest the extreme increase in violence against Indigenous leaders and human rights activists that has occurred since the start

International Participation in the Ethiopian-Eritrean Conflict: A Historical Analysis

October 21, 2020

Some of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders, ranging from the Blue Nile to the Red Sea coastline, are native to the African countries currently known as Ethiopia and Eritrea, whose vast resources and rich cultural history have intrigued the rest of the world for centuries. Unfortunately, the natural wonders

Asylum Cooperative Agreements: A Dangerous Trend in US and Latin American Relations

October 13, 2020

On September 30, 2020 the U.S Department of State sent a memo outlining to Congress the proposed cap on the admittance of asylum seekers at 15,000 for the 2021 fiscal year. This is the latest action in a series of significant cuts to US asylum programs instigated under the current

Katie Howe

Katie Howe

Libya’s Perilous Migrant Route

The Importance of a Leftist Victory for Cocaleros in Bolivia

Patterns of Unsustainable Refugee Initiatives in the Rohingya Crisis

Controversy Surrounding Uganda’s 2021 Elections

Puerto Rico’s Continued Struggle Towards Disaster Recovery

The Legacy of NAFTA in Mexico

Going Within the Borders of Crimea: The Post-Annexation Human Rights Question

Increased Violence Against Political Activists in Colombia During COVID-19

International Participation in the Ethiopian-Eritrean Conflict: A Historical Analysis

Asylum Cooperative Agreements: A Dangerous Trend in US and Latin American Relations

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