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.
What the Closure of the Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps Means for Residents
The Kenyan government is closing two major refugee camps in Kenya, Dadaab and Kakuma, leaving over 400,000 refugees uncertain about their living situations and well-being.
China’s “Three Warfares” Approach to Challenging US Dominance in Space
China’s approach to information warfare as outlined Three Warfares Strategy, which has largely been used in the South China Sea, can also be applied to understand China’s intentions in space.
Civil disobedience, white privilege, and getting arrested at the Fairy Creek blockade
The Fairy Creek blockade should bring deep-seated issues of colonialism, the extractive logging industry, and police brutality to the forefront of the Canadian psyche.
The Changing Landscape of Multilateral Development Finance in Asia
Often perceived as apolitical, the realm of multilateral development finance has recently become the theatre of a competition between China and the United States.
Femicide in Turkey and the Withdrawal From the Istanbul Convention
Turkey’s recent withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has raised concern as femicide, domestic abuse, and violence are still prevalent issues that affect many women in the country.
Democracy in Decline: Poland’s Recent Abortion Ruling
On October 22nd, 2020 Poland’s top court imposed a ruling which bans almost all abortions, even in the case of fetal deformities. The court’s decision, which cannot be appealed, will have a significant impact on reproductive rights in Poland. This ruling is a result of the degradation of Polish democracy
Behind China’s Shift in Foreign Policy
Since Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms in the 1980s, Chinese foreign policy has been relatively non-threatening. During its economic rise, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) embraced a Peaceful Development strategy. This strategy emphasized that China’s prosperity depended on a peaceful international environment and, in turn, China’s rise would contribute to global
How Has Digital Technology Affected Forced Migration?
A New “Virtual Wall” The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year that the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) bought access to a commercial database that tracks cell phones across the country. The report revealed that these agencies are using the database
Comparing Biden’s and Trump’s Foreign Policy Approaches
In less than a week, on November 3rd, the results of the 2020 United States Presidential election will be revealed. Not only is this election huge for Americans as it could mean the difference in regards of COVID deaths, systemic racism, or immigration, but it will have long-standing international repercussions.
Increased Violence Against Political Activists in Colombia During COVID-19
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
Kashmir: The Prolonged Cry for Human Rights
The past year has been difficult for Kashmir, an Indian administered region of dispute that has recently lost its semi-autonomous status. Since then, human rights violations and forceful measures have riddled the valley, and the global pandemic has only made matters worse. In a similar trend to the last 73
Kurdistan and Independence in 2020
In a referendum held in 2017, 92% of Kurdish people in the autonomous region in Iraq voted in favour of independence. It was bluntly rejected by the Iraqi federal government, who imposed drastic sanctions as a result. Three years later, the question remains: is independence still on the table? Who
Why Students are Protesting in Thailand
On October 15th, the government of Thailand declared a state of emergency after thousands of students gathered in protest. When the movement began in March, protestors demanded democratic changes to the constitution and election system, and called for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha. Since the protests reemerged in
International Participation in the Ethiopian-Eritrean Conflict: A Historical Analysis
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
The W20 Summit and Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia
This upcoming week from October 20th to the 22nd, Saudi Arabia will be virtually hosting the Women 20 Summit (W20), a conference that is hosted annually to address gender issues in state’s policies and political agendas. Concern over Saudi Arabia’s track-record surrounding women’s rights and the rights of other identity