UK Government Faces Hurdles Over Controversial Rwanda Asylum Plan
The UK government has proposed an emergency bill to strengthen and enable its plan of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda. The government’s plan however , is facing hurdles and backlash from the MP’s and human rights community.
“Cautious Optimism” for Indonesian Chinese
As the “year of elections” enters its second month, global attention has shifted towards Indonesia as the world’s third largest democracy went to the polls on February 14. While the actual results would not be known for several weeks, polling samples have predicted a victory for current Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto and his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who also happens to be the son of current President Joko Widodo.
Canada’s Dairy Diplomacy Drama: UK and US Disputes
The recent suspension of trade negotiations by the UK is an example of dairy diplomacy in action. After the temporary post-Brexit agreement between the UK and Canada expired at the end of 2023, little progress was made on designing a long-term bilateral agreement. With the UK wanting low-tariff access to Canadian markets, Canada was not willing to budge in any concessions in this space.
DPP Victory in Taiwan Marred by Hung Legislature
The Republic of China, commonly referred to as Taiwan, has recently concluded its presidential and legislative elections this year on January 14th. Unsurprisingly, it mostly proceeded as a showdown between the two largest parties, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT).
Troubled Waters in the South China Sea
While global observers of the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco speculated on what it meant for the trajectory of US-China relations, few noticed a brewing storm between two of the summit’s participants – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Expanding private healthcare provision in Ontario
Anticipating potential criticism from opponents of private sector provision, Premier Ford was quick to point out that the policy’s aim is to increase surgical capacity and reduce wait times.
Scandal and the British Conservative Party: Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs
Historical patterns of scandal continue to trouble the Conservative Party, running much deeper and spanning beyond bullying.
Sunak’s win: Racial inequality redefined or simply repackaged?
Sunak’s rise to power was rooted in the hope garnered from his promised reforms to stabilize the UK's economy rather than his identity and commonality with the South Asian community.
Troubles in the UK. But institutions in action.
Three Prime Ministers in the last three months, a currency in freefall, rampant inflation, reputable independent organizations ignored, top public servants fired.
Brazilian elections: Is global populism in retreat?
Bolsonaro’s departure sees the first incumbent president to fail to win re-election, a humiliating label for the former president.
Too big to change? What is happening to France’s pension system?
Only time will tell the outcome of France’s latest attempt to reform its “sticky” 77-year-old pension system.
South African election results reflect a nation in crisis
Trust in the Rainbow Nation’s institutions is plummeting. South Africans do not hold optimistic views of their economic prospects.
Supreme Court ruling signals start of a Canada-wide effort on climate change
On March 25, Canada’s Supreme Court handed down a big win for the climate by declaring the federal government’s proposed carbon price to be constitutional.
Asia’s ‘Milk Tea Alliance’ is uniting youth protesters from Hong Kong to Myanmar
Taking symbolic and tactical cues from similar demonstrations in Thailand and Hong Kong, the protesters of Myanmar have seemingly joined the ‘Milk Tea Alliance’ of Southeast Asian pro-democracy movements, an informal coalition that has grown online since 2020.
How today’s digital climate made QAnon radicalization possible
Many of those who scaled the walls and stormed the Capitol had congregated in online chat rooms populated with QAnon adherents.
From carnage to courage, Joe Biden’s inauguration ushers in a new era for America
Calling for a divided nation to put aside differences to celebrate a shared love for country, Biden urged Americans to come together to face present challenges.
His Majesty’s Government: The quest for political reforms in Thailand
The initial backlash was directed at the prime minister, who gained control of the government after a coup d’état in 2014 and has since won an election held under controversial circumstances in 2019.
A council meeting interruption serves as a flashpoint in France’s #MeToo movement December 2020
In France, a moment of chaos during a council meeting served as an example of younger feminists clashing with older generations of the movement.
Would a Bobi Wine presidency bring prosperity to Uganda?
During his presidential campaign, supporters of Wine have continued to face police violence.
Stacey Abrams is the Democratic MVP of 2020
Abrams played an instrumental role in flipping the traditionally red state of Georgia for the Democrats, securing an additional 16 electoral votes for the Democratic presidential ticket.