The War for Ukraine: Why Can’t the UN Intervene?
On April 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a stirring address to the UN Security Council, pleading for them to act in the face of the mass atrocities Russian troops were committing throughout the country. The UN proceeded…
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Inflation and its Politicization: Concerning Trends on the Rise
The politicization of inflation goes beyond debating who is best suited to lead up the Federal Reserve or the European Central Bank: it erodes the independence of central banks and misleads voters, creating perverse policy incentives.
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Slow Integration in Quebec: An Immigrant Perspective
With issues like the language barrier, employment discrimination, and the non-recognition of foreign credentials, most immigrants do not feel as if they truly belong in the province.
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Safe Bet or Safety Risk? China’s Mixed Relationship With Coal
Among the world’s deadliest, coal mines in China are reminiscent of an age gone by, with much of the globe recognizing the wide-ranging harmful impacts of producing and consuming fossil fuels. Yet, China’s present dependence on its coal…
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A Turning Point for Militarization in Europe?
Has the Russo-Ukrainian war strengthened the European organizations in charge of promoting the peace which Vladimir Putin is seeking to destroy?
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An Artifact of Colonialism: The Canadian Government’s Obligation to Assist Indigenous…
Thousands of Indigenous artifacts have been confiscated or coerced from Indigenous communities, and many more stolen from graves and sacred sites. Indigenous leaders argue that this history of cultural bans by the government has created a…
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Calling Out the CRTC: Pushing for Change in the Canadian Wireless Space
Given the trend of market consolidation in Canada, the CRTC should consider allowing a new wireless model to enter the market to solve the problem of high prices. History has shown that any new company that tries to grab market share from…
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China Under the Spotlight: How the 2022 Winter Olympics Showcase More Than They Intend
Countries like Canada and the United States have expressed their discontent at China hosting the games. This comes amid increasing awareness of the country's human rights abuses against the ethnic Uyghur minority, the continued repression…
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China and Russia: A Complicated History
The relationship between China and Russia has a deep — and not always amicable — history. Their rapprochement in today’s political climate is primarily due to their parallel confrontations with the United States, but the coming months will…
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The New Nation: Bougainville’s Struggle for Independence
In 2027, the world will see the first newly independent country since South Sudan in 2011. Bougainville, an autonomous province in Papua New Guinea (PNG), voted almost unanimously for independence in a 2019 referendum, and their government…
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