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The Global Stakes

This series features thought-provoking articles from Capilano University classrooms, bringing together student voices from Comparative Public Policy and Global Human Rights courses to tackle the issues shaping our world. From the Taliban’s resurgence and Somaliland’s fight for recognition to debates over cultural relativism, genocide, and gender discrimination, these pieces bridge academic analysis and journalistic storytelling. Explore fresh, nuanced takes on the policy and human rights challenges defining our time.

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Bill C-22: Lawful Access or Overreach?

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Canada’s latest digital surveillance bill has cleared the House of Commons. How does that affect you?

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The Cost of Speaking Out: How Digital Surveillance Silences Journalists

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The Canadian Healthcare System Believes You Can Afford to Choose

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The Unspoken Truth About Forced Mobilization in Ukraine

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Eyes Everywhere: Surveillance in the United States and Palestine

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The Struggle to Overcome Geography on the Arabian Peninsula

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Transfrontier Parks in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Frontier of Conservation?

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Melting North, Melting Homes

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Only for the Wealthy: Exploring the Need for Green Spaces in Vancouver’s Poorer Communities

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The “New Normal” After COVID-19: A Deeper Look Beyond Dominant Narratives

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Is the Legalization of Cannabis in Canada Worth It?

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Somaliland’s Struggle: A Pursuit for Independence and Recognition

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Afghanistan: 3 Years After the Resurgence of the Taliban

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