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
Dying with Dignity or Living with Dignity?
On Wednesday, March 17th, Bill C-7, a new piece of legislation regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD), received royal assent and became Canadian law. Justice Minister David Lametti drafted the More
After a Diplomatic Row with Malaysia, North Korea Remains More Isolated Than Ever
On Friday, March 19th, the government of North Korea officially severed ties with Malaysia after Malaysia’s High Court approved the extradition of a North Korean citizen, to the United States, More
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
Why The Prison Abolitionist Argument May Strengthen, Not Replace Prison Reform
This article is part of a broader month-long series on prison reform. Check here for other articles in the series. Incarceration has overwhelmingly become the most popular method of criminal punishment across More
How Could Strategic Voting Affect the Next Canadian Election?
Since Canada’s last federal election in October 2019 delivered a minority government for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party, Canadian media has amplified speculation about the timing and potential outcome More
Can the International Criminal Court Restore its Legitimacy?
While the International Criminal Court (ICC) strives for justice for “serious crimes of international concern,” the legitimacy of the Court is increasingly challenged. Acting as an organ of the United More
From Capable Workers to Illegal Aliens: How Migrants Become Criminals
This article is part of a broader month-long series on prison reform. Check here for other articles in the series. Advertising neoliberal migration regimes as fostering economic opportunity, participating governments often camouflage More
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
Beyond Words and Signatures: The Paris Agreement Revisited
As one of the world’s leading superpowers, many nations take after the example of the U.S. Following four years of climate policy characterized by deregulation and weakened enforcement measures under More