The Future of Global Development: David Malpass Speaks at McGill
McGill faculty and students had the unique opportunity to hear World Bank President David Malpass speak just a week before the World Bank hosts its annual meetings where it will More
Flash Analysis: Speaker Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry
After months of reluctance and speculation, House Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi will begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. The announcement comes amid rising calls for More
“A Colonial Mindset”: Brazil’s Rejection of G7 Aid for the Amazon
The weekend of August 25th marked the 45th G7 Summit held in Biarritz, France. The summit is held annually between the “Group of 7” countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, More
The Conundrum of Protectionism
During periods of economic or political upheaval, protectionist policies often gain renewed traction in domestic politics. Market volatility and economic hardships are easily denoted as byproducts of foreign competitors and More
Opinion: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Donald Trump is no stranger to Twitter controversies. It seems as though with each week comes another series of early morning tweets fueled by rage and riddled with lies that More
“If Iran Wants to Fight”: The Iranian Crisis, Part One
Striking footage of two oil tankers burning in the Gulf of Oman following an alleged attack on Thursday, June 13th marked the continued escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf More
Achieving Global Development: The Necessity of Private Investment in Combating International Challenges
Development has defined international economic discourse for decades as efforts towards global poverty reduction and increased growth continue to fuel ambitious and expensive projects. For years, billions of dollars have More
Latest UN Environmental Report Demands More of International Relations
The latest in a series of alarming environmental reports, the UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IBES) Global Assessment, warns of catastrophic species extinction rates. Published on More
Heating up Cold War Tensions: Russia’s Renewed Interest in Africa
Over the past two years, Russia has been quietly expanding its presence in Africa, reminiscent of former Cold War ambitions in the region. Old Soviet alliances with some countries, including More
The US Recognizes Israel’s Annexation of the Golan Heights
Following his March 21st tweet expressing his recognition of Israel’s control over the Golan Heights, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that officially recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the territory on More