Why Aren’t Canada’s Conservatives Proposing an Ambitious Climate Plan?
While climate skepticism among CPC delegates could be a roadblock for ambitious policies, so too could the party’s history of failing to implement effective climate plans.
The Hypocrisy of the Hijab Ban in France
France’s recent ruling on religious attire has highlighted its long history of Islamophobia and the colonial tendency to frame Muslim women as oppressed and in need of saving.
New Zealand and Its Success with COVID-19
New Zealand has been extremely successful in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, having suffered 26 deaths among its population of 5 million people since the global outbreak in 2020.
For Energy Security, Turkey Should Look to Renewables
Like many developing economies, Turkey is overly reliant on imports for oil and natural gas. To decrease this dependency, it should continue to push towards renewable energy.
Libya’s Perilous Migrant Route
Migrants transiting on the Central Mediterranean route often face extensive danger and exploitation. The international community is responsible for revising its current policies and ensuring safe access to asylum for these individuals.
Implications of the ICC Ruling on the Jurisdiction of the Occupied Palestinian Territories
The International Criminal Court recently ruled that it has jurisdiction over potential war crimes committed in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, but Israel and its allies have responded with criticism.
Unpacking New Zealand’s Paid Miscarriage Leave Through an Intersectional Feminist Lens
Western media outlets claim New Zealand is leading in offering paid miscarriage leave despite many countries having similar laws for years. This erasure demonstrates some of the limitations of Western feminism.
Georgia’s New Voter Laws Demonstrate America’s Voter Suppression Problem
Georgia’s new restrictive voting laws disproportionately impact voters of colour. Yet these laws are only a symptom of America’s racist history of voter suppression.
Unpacking the Securitization of the African Continent
China’s intensified securitization in Africa to protect its geopolitical and economic interests has put the national security of the US in the continent at a higher risk. To solve that issue the US has encouraged China towards international cooperation to create a peaceful and sustainable environment for achieving mutual goals.
The Rise of Nationalism in India
India has seen a noticeable increase in Hindu nationalism over the last few years with a variety of factors behind the reason why.
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