Government Instability: Would a Prorogation be Unconstitutional?
“Prorogation, I am told by sources at the highest level in Ottawa, is back on the table for the Liberals.” On October 1st, former federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair announced More
The Paradox of UNDRIP: Protecting Indigenous Rights in a Colonial Framework
Adopted by the UN on September 13th, 2007, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) serves to uphold the rights that “constitute the minimum standards for More
Red Sea Ships at Risk: Yemen’s Houthis and Gaza’s Regional Repercussions
The October 7th, 2023, attacks by Hamas in Southern Israel have reignited open warfare in the world’s most infamous land dispute. The Palestinian cause has seen direct support from the More
Echoes of 1968: How Anti-War Activism Might Shape America’s Election in 2024
On February 27, 2024, voters in the Michigan Democratic primaries sent a resounding message. Although President Joe Biden garnered approximately 80% of the overall vote, over 100,000 people voted for More
The Ethiopia-Somaliland Agreement: Reshaping the Political Order in the Horn of Africa
To ring in the New Year, Ethiopia and the internationally unrecognized Republic of Somaliland recently struck a major bilateral agreement. In exchange for recognition of the breakaway Republic, Ethiopia will More
Indonesia After 25 Years of Democratic Reform: Where Will Its Future Stand?
On February 14, 2024, Indonesia will hold its general election after 25 years of Reformasi (Reform) from President Suharto’s dictatorship. On Valentine’s Day, the world’s fourth most populous country will More
The Concealed Strategy behind Pakistan’s Repatriation Plan for Afghan refugees
As global attention is captivated by raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza, other humanitarian emergencies lack adequate media coverage. On September 26th, 2023, the Pakistani government announced the deportation of More
Why Compromising on Ukraine and the Border during the 118th Congress is Unlikely
In December 2023, US President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass an aid package containing, among other items, approximately $60 billion in funding for Ukraine, warning against inaction regarding More
The Devastating M6.3 Afghanistan Earthquake: An Impossible Recovery?
On October 7th, 2023, a devastating earthquake followed by three aftershocks struck the Herat province in the Western region of Afghanistan. At least 1,482 individuals lost their lives, making this More
Erosion of Press Freedom in Japan: the Shadow of the Asian Democracy
A recent surge in national criticism has emerged towards Japanese media corporations due to their shortcomings in reporting on the sexual abuse perpetrated by the founder of the prominent talent More