‘America First’: Foreshadowing American Domestic Policy Under Trump 2.0
Donald Trump has defied the odds to reclaim the White House. How will his revamped mandate impact the future of American environmental, economic, and immigration policy
New Zealand’s Māori are Present in Government, Why do Health Inequalities Persist?
Despite symbolic and legislative milestones for the Māori nation from the Kiwi government, systemic socioeconomic disparities persist, affecting healthcare and quality of life for many Māori.
Climate Change and the Future of International Politics: Political Implications of the Lancet’s 2024 Countdown on Climate Change and Health
As governments grapple with climate change’s pressing reality, political dynamics are being fundamentally redefined. It is essential to analyze how this environmental and human crisis impacts international politics.
Russia and North Korea: How Their Alliance Has Shifted Global Interests and Security
The 2024 Russia-North Korea partnership strengthens military ties and destabilizes regional power, challenging China’s influence and Western alliances while empowering mutual autocratic objectives through covert economic networks.
Canada and India: A Diplomatic Quandary
How Canada’s assertion that Indian government agents were complicit in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader started a diplomatic crisis.
China’s Agriculture Deficit and its Implications for Foreign Policy
Despite significant strides in domestic production, China remains deeply dependent on food imports, an Achilles’ heel that distinguishes it from major competitors. Its agricultural deficit and reliance on imports is critical for understanding its international posture.
The Inflation Reduction Act: How the White House Redefined the Free Market
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is transforming economies worldwide, boosting clean energy efforts, and sparking debate over its lasting effects.
Pakistan’s Democracy in Peril: Assessing Military Dominance in Pakistan
Pakistan’s democracy has been undermined by the military’s persistent dominance, fomenting grave socioeconomic challenges for civilians. For sustainable civilian governance and social stability, the military’s role in politics must recede.
To Lobby or Not To Lobby
Lobbying in Ottawa has reached record levels, raising concerns about the potential for corporate interests to disproportionately shape Canadian public policy. While both Liberal government and the Conservative Party face criticism for lobbying, the real importance lies in the balance of influence between private interests and public representation.
The “State Within a State”: Hezbollah’s Rise as the Dominant Resistance Force in Lebanon
Hezbollah’s rise in Lebanon, marked by military vigour and political legitimacy, positions the group as a dominant actor in domestic and regional affairs.