As the farmers protests in India continue, social media has become the latest target for government suppression. This is because it is used to inform the world about what is going on and connect and mobilise supporters in the diaspora.
The Faltering Relevance of the World Trade Organization
Since its establishment in 1995, the World Trade Organization provided and enforced the rules for global trade, however the organization’s relevance is increasingly being undermined by changes in global trading patterns and by flaws in its design.
Celebrating Black History Month
Join the Spheres of Influence team in celebrating a multitude of Black icons who have been trailblazers in their communities and beyond.
The COVID-19 Battle in Peru: A Healthcare Crisis in Motion
Since announcing the first case of COVID-19 in March, Peru has been fighting a healthcare crisis that had existed long before the start of the pandemic.
Loujain Al-Hathloul: the Continued Fight for Freedom
Women’s Rights activist and UBC graduate Loujain Al-Hathloul conditionally released after 1001 days imprisoned in Saudi Arabia.
The Egyptian Military’s Colonial Legacy
Following mass demonstrations in February 2011, Egypt was plunged into political instability that forced the colonial legacy of the military as an agent of stabilization to resurface and to take control over Egypt’s governance.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
This article examines the economic relationship between China and Pakistan, and addresses in particular the role of investments in the energy sector and its environmental impacts.
