Reigniting Labour in Canada
Empowerment and risk. Those have been the defining words used to describe workers and labour unions since 2023 during an unprecedented Canadian labour movement. The country has seen a wave More
Aristotle, Citizenship, and the Question of Status In Modern “Democracies”
Under the Aristotelian framework, the political participation of individuals within modern representative democracies does not constitute true citizenship. The vast majority of those now considered to be citizens would, under Aristotle’s model, be more aptly described as resident aliens, true citizenry only being enjoyed by the class of elected officials. This article suggests representative democracy to be a system closer to aristocracy or oligarchy.
The Taliban at the United Nations: Dissonances in Statehood Conceptions
This month, the Taliban will attend the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), not as a member of the general assembly, but as an “observational body,” a status similar More
Provincial Commitments to Climate Action (and Lack Thereof)
Canada’s Commitments to Climate Change: Progress and Challenges Climate change has become an increasingly salient issue on the international agenda, prompting nations to adopt ambitious commitments to address its impacts. More
The Housing Crisis: Homelessness as a State of Emergency?
Examines the homelessness crisis, from full shelters to dismantled encampments. Analyzes Valérie Plante and François Legault’s initiatives post-pandemic.
Khalistan: The Impact of the Sikh Diaspora on India’s Relations with Western Nations
The Indian state has historically opposed the Sikh community’s aspiration to form an independent nation called Khalistan. In support of such sentiments, long-lasting protest movements have emerged, particularly within the More
Examining the Pitfalls and Possibilities of Argentinian Climate Policy
On November 14th, three days before the highly anticipated COP29 summit, President Javier Milei made the bold decision to withdraw Argentina’s delegation, thereby abruptly removing the nation from the global More
How Labour Reforms Can Sustain Saudi Arabia’s Development
Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia has embarked on an ambitious modernization and urbanization project led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. With large-scale infrastructure projects driving logistical and technological More
Why the Democrats Lost—And What It Tells Us About America’s Political Landscape
The Democratic Party’s electoral campaign was muddled by internal conflicts, demographic shifts, and a costly disconnect with working class and male voters, compounded by an anti-incumbent surge.
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.