Political Theory on the Rise of Nationalism: Historical Roots
A historical overview of the Rise of Nationalism, and nationalism’s role in the formation of modern Europe.
Afghanistan: The War With No End?
On January 27, a Taliban-orchestrated suicide bombing in central Kabul killed at least 95 people and wounded another 158. Two days later, an ISIS attack on the Afghan Military Academy More
Eritrea’s Silent Totalitarianism
Eritrea emerged as a sovereign state in 1991, following 30 years of armed battle for independence with its neighbour Ethiopia. The nationalist movement of the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (FPLE) More
Direct Democracy: A Healthy Alternative to Unresponsive Representatives
The belief that democracy is not a perfect system of government has been articulated by both political theorists and regular citizens, and is a recurrent motif in public discourse after More
In NAFTA Renegotiations, Flexibility is Key
President Donald Trump’s pledge to renegotiate the supposedly unfair North American Free Trade Agreement has upended a remarkably stable and successful trade relationship. Posing as the defender of the post-war More
Canadian Politics on the Rise of Nationalism: Struggling for Survival Through Social Movements
The Canadian Politics team on the Rise of Nationalism. By Catharina O’Donnell, Olivier Bergeron-Boutin, Jean-Philippe Roch, and Patricia Sibal.
Me Too, Mi Tu: The Women of China Refuse to Stay Silent
In the fall of 2017, several Hollywood actresses spoke out about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault in the industry, prompting women around the world to respond, “me too.” More
Federal Funding Restrictions: Protection of Rights or Infringement on Freedoms?
Conservative and Liberal governments alike have historically avoided addressing issues of reproductive rights, particularly abortion. Justin Trudeau changed that in December 2017 by modifying the rules for federal summer jobs More
International Relations on the Rise of Nationalism: The Economy
This week’s feature piece explores nationalism’s impact on domestic politics, the global economy, global security dynamics, and international institutions. Overall, the rise of nationalism has had adverse effects on international More
Monthly Feature: The Rise of Nationalism
In the past few years, nationalism has resurfaced in politics across the globe, and is only gaining momentum and power on an international scope. Nationalism is neither a new ideology, More