The balance of power is constantly changing. Recently, the international system has undergone a massive shift characterized by the rise of China and the decline of the United States. For the first time in modern history, the global hegemon will not hail from the West, posing an existential threat to the Western countries that have dominated the world order for centuries. China has rapidly become the world’s second-largest economy after an intense modernization campaign in the late 20th century that lifted the country from poverty. Today, their economic, political, and cultural power is extending its reach across the globe. Meanwhile, the US has continued to sink, as it grapples with increased competition, political polarization, and systematic racial inequality. These changes will have profound impacts on the state of the world order, presenting opportunities for some and challenges for others. This series seeks to understand the reasons behind the rise of China and the fall of the US and what this new world order will mean for the world, including its effects on human rights, environmental sustainability, sovereignty, and trade.
The US, the International Criminal Court, and the Future of Global Order
The United States, despite claiming to be an advocate for international justice and the rule of law, has never joined the ICC, perhaps because it does not want its own people to face charges.
Discrimination and Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
Violence is escalating against Indigenous land defenders in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte and his administration.
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Politics in the Philippines: It’s a Family Affair
The melding of politics and family is nothing new. The Philippines, however, has taken this concept in correlation with corruption and self-interest.
The Entrenched Racism in Canadian Universities
It is well-known that Canada has a problem with racism in its education system. But just how ingrained is it?
Organized Crime Financing and Reconstruction in Latin America
Organized crime groups in Latin America, who actually provide better governance than actual governments in some instances, have shifted away from the drug trade towards other means for funding, such as illegal mining.
