Opinion Archives - Spheres of Influence

Why A Cap on International Students Would Decimate Canadian Universities

by Jonathan Chan November 10, 2023November 12, 2023

Canada recently proposed a plan to cap the number of international students. Why is this such a big problem for universities, and will it truly help?

Singapore’s Ruling Party Sustains Political Success Despite Abuse of Power

by Solomon Johnson October 15, 2023October 15, 2023

After Twelve Years of Suspension, Why is Syria Now Back to the Arab League?

by Maryam Elmanzalawy July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

Orbàn’s Judicial Reforms Are Not a Cause for Optimism

by Spheres of Influence June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

Lula is No Peacemaker

by Joseph Bouchard June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

The ‘Alternatives to Detention Program’ and the Inhumane Treatment of Migrants

by Emily Hellam April 15, 2023April 15, 2023

Does the EU’s Climate Policy Need Oil and Gas Windfall Taxes?

by Anthony Hablak April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

Azerbaijan’s Government is Stirring Up Racism Against Armenians, While the International Community Stands Idly By

by Jonathan Chan March 4, 2023March 5, 2023

The Role of Influencers in the Overconsumption of Clothing

by Jeanine Tajeddine February 27, 2023March 1, 2023

Misinformation and Misunderstandings in the American Discourse on Policing

by Henry Stevens November 5, 2022November 5, 2022

How Colombia’s New Leftist President Can Reset Relations with Canada and the United States

by Joseph Bouchard August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

The ‘B’ in BDS – Arguing in Favour of Cultural Boycotts

by Henry Stevens August 12, 2022August 12, 2022

Greenwashed Imperialism: How Global Wars are Fueling Climate Change and Why Green Military Technology Will Not Solve it

by Alex Senchyna August 6, 2022August 9, 2022

Increasing Agricultural Strength in the Face of Climate Change

by Solomon Johnson July 12, 2022July 13, 2022

How the U.S. and the International Community Can Aid – Rather Than Harm – the People of Afghanistan

by Majeed Malhas July 7, 2022July 23, 2022

Three Countries to Be Hopeful About in Times of Economic Uncertainty

by Jack Leevers June 24, 2022August 3, 2022

Will President AMLO’s New Era of Public Investment in Mexico Last?

by Solomon Johnson May 12, 2022August 10, 2022

A Looming Climate Refugee Crisis: What Are the Indian Government’s Options?

by Yulina Goto April 13, 2022April 13, 2022