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The Olympic Spirit of Japan: Confronting Child Abuse And Ableist Legacies

Despite the adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan confidently kicked off its Olympic torch relay on March 25th, showcasing its commitment to keeping the Olympic spirit alive in times of More

Posted On : April 8, 2021 Published By : Thalie Emond
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President Nayib Bukele and His Quest for Domestic Security in El Salvador: Is his Executive Authority Going too far?

El Salvador, an Internal Struggle In recent years, the Central American republic of El Salvador has dominated the news for two things: migration and violence. For the last couple of More

Posted On : April 7, 2021 Published By : Mathieu Lavault
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The Growing Plight of Swedish Exceptionalism: The New Face of Far-Right Populism

As the Swedish political landscape gears up for the 2022 general elections next year, the mainstream contenders are faced with a novel, albeit formidable, opponent in the far-right Sweden Democrats More

Posted On : April 5, 2021 Published By : Tommy Chen
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How Is Social Media Galvanizing Protests in Africa?

On March 8, 2021, Ousmane Sonko, the opposition leader of the Senegalese political party, PASTEF-Les Patriotes, was arrested following allegations of rape and disruption of public order. Sonko, who is More

Posted On : April 1, 2021 Published By : Favour Daka
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Peru at a Crossroads: Will Pervasive Corruption Survive the Presidential Election?

As Peruvians head to the ballot box on April 11th to cast their vote for the next President of the nation, the issue of government corruption will be at the More

Posted On : March 30, 2021 Published By : Valeria Lau
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The Pervasiveness of anti-Asian Racism in American Society

In the past year, hate crimes against Asian Americans have risen by almost 150 per cent. However, anti-Asian racism is not new; the United States has a long history of More

Posted On : March 29, 2021 Published By : Melanie Rose
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Protectionism in Indonesia: The Politics of Rice

The economic blow of COVID-19 to Indonesia has pushed the government to adopt a series of policies aimed at strengthening the economy. However, its latest endeavours to revitalize the domestic More

Posted On : March 26, 2021 Published By : Thalie Emond
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When Will The Kurds Decide? Baghdad’s Disregard for Kurdish Sovereignty

At the heart of the matter is the city of Kirkuk, Iraq, a city known for its multi-ethnic heritage of Kurds, Turkmens, Arabs, and Assyrians. The Iraqi state and the More

Posted On : March 24, 2021 Published By : Mathieu Lavault
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Charting Turbulent Waters: The Nile and the Congo Basin

On March 5, 2021, a Famine Early Warning Systems report was published showing the various regions in Africa currently experiencing or predicted to soon experience flooding, abnormal dryness, severe drought, More

Posted On : March 19, 2021 Published By : Favour Daka
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Bolsonaro’s Firearm Frenzy is Endangering Brazilian Lives

As the eyes of the world are focused on the devastating toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has tragically taken approximately 250,000 lives in Brazil, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has More

Posted On : March 17, 2021 Published By : Valeria Lau

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