What the EU-Mercosur FTA Tells us about World Trade
Negotiations for a free trade agreement between Mercosur, a trading bloc of five Latin American countries, and the European Union (EU) have spanned for nearly 25 years since the beginning More
The Wagner Group: How it Has Affected Russia’s Foreign Policy
With the death of Wagner’s leaders, the once-proxy has turned into a state-controlled apparatus, limiting its ‘plausible deniability’ and its utility in advancing Russia’s foreign interests.
Has the British Monarchy Overstayed Its Welcome? Revisiting the Commonwealth.
Last month, King Charles’ parliamentary address was disrupted by the protest of an Indigenous senator, her words demand that we evaluate the colonial history of Australia and consider the role the British Crown continues to play in Australian poli
Instagram and the Politics of Dissent: What does it mean to make an impact?
My social media is constantly flooded with political statements, condemnations, and demands for others to repost. While I empathize with the causes my peers are ardently supporting, I’ve questioned whether More
Canada’s Connection to Hurricane Milton: A Call to Action
Examines the connection between Hurricane Milton and Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. Highlights the boundaryless nature of environmental issues.
Bill C-18: Empowering Journalism or Limiting Public Access?
Bill C-18 requires tech companies to compensate Canadian news outlets. Google reached a 100$ million deal, while Meta banned news. This exposes challenges in balancing supporting journalism, regulating technology and ensuring accessibility.
What is Post-Democracy?
In the past months, Trudeau has survived two non-confidence votes despite just 33 per cent of Canadians approving of the Prime Minister’s leadership. This separation between the popular will and More
Tackling Toxic Masculinity through the Social Connection Model
The question of toxic masculinity and that of the patriarchy have been presented and analyzed ad nauseam. The words are in all mouths; so much so that it becomes unclear as to what meaning they actually bear in common usage. It therefore becomes all the more necessary to recognize what meaning they do bear and how they denote realities that must be addressed. This article aims to suggest a way in which we can understand these terms and the phenomena they refer to that allows both for efficient action and conceptual exploration.
Assessing Israel’s ‘Split’ Democracy Under Netanyahu
Israel exhibits several elements of a robust democracy: a solid electoral framework, a multiparty system, and freedom of the press. However, its standing as a legitimate democracy is threatened by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing policies, targeting of independent institutions, and military occupation of Palestinian territories.
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