Pluralism and the Limits to Self-Determination
A leading argument in favour of a liberal democratic state’s right to restrict immigration is its right to self-determination. This refers to the right “to determine its own destiny” with More
The Political Appeal of Populist Language
Since the 1970s, a wave of political parties labeled as “populist” have ascended to power across Western democracies. The recent electoral gains of Germany’s Alternative for Democracy Party (AfD), and More
Public Health Surveillance and the Limits of State Paternalism
The global pandemic has shed light on the new ways in which digital tools and technologies can be utilized to save lives. The digital infrastructure of the Global North makes More
Global Crisis Management: Assessing Government Responses to COVID-19
In the current dialogue surrounding the coronavirus, there has been a recurring image of ineffective government: administrations fumbling the opportunity to address the crisis efficiently and responsibly. More than just More
Anti-Spitting Hats and Price-Gouging: How the Economy Adapts to a Pandemic
To anticipate the impact COVID-19 will have on the world, one must look further than biology. While the immediate threat is towards human health, the most widespread, dispersed effects will More
Misinformation and the Coronavirus: Narratives of Truth in the Digital Age
The recent outbreak of COVID-19, or the “coronavirus”, has captured the world’s attention. Officially deemed an international emergency in January, ceaseless reporting has been conducted on the potential implications of More
The Cold War over your iPhone: Politicizing 5G Networking
To the average consumer, the concept of “5G” may seem obscure and unimportant – a flashy sell for Apple’s newest line. Over the past two decades, the telecommunication industry’s jump More
Reduce, Reuse, Reassess: Systemic Flaws in Modern Recycling
Multiple times a day, you undertake the process of waste disposal. Often, you might seek out bins labelled “recycling”, and half-hazardly deposit trash through one of these holes. As a More
Facing Reality: The Unregulated Rise of Facial Recognition
Once just an element of science-fiction, facial recognition has transitioned from fantasy to a popular commodity. The technology has developed from an obscure 1960s lab project, into an asset for More
Identity and Sovereignty: The Broader Scope of the Hong Kong Protests
As the month of December begins, Hong Kong will transition into its seventh consecutive month of widespread protest – an unprecedented state of unrest for the region. This conflict can More