The tale of two presidents: If Maduro is illegitimate, why is Guaido controversial?
The swift international support for Guiado has sparked intense debate, particularly in Canada, about whether this was the right move.
Move fast & break things: Leveraging blockchain to modernize Canadian bureaucratic databases
There are growing calls for governments to modernize and streamline their information systems.
The United Nations’ global compact for migration is a success for some and a failure for others
This meeting was poignantly timed to fall on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Defining patriotism
November 11th marked the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I.
Is the United States prepared to put an end to gun violence?
On Wednesday November 7, 2018, a gunman opened fire on a group of unsuspecting people at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oakes, California. This attack killed 12 people and injured at least 16 others.
Italy condemns ‘crime of humility’ as war on immigration ramps Up
On October 2nd, Domenico Lucano, mayor of the remote hillside town of Riace – Calabria was arrested by Italian authorities, accused of aiding and facilitating illegal immigration.
Has the Left left and is the Right right in Brazil?
The motivation behind the wide support for Bolsonaro, who holds highly conservative values and has had no political experience, reflects just how frustrated Brazilians have become with the status quo.
One year later: Why Chechen LGBTQ victims still haven’t found justice
At last count, there were an estimated 27 people killed and over 200 imprisoned by the Chechen government’s efforts, with survivors now sworn into lives of secrecy and anonymity.
North Korea wins gold in new Olympic category: Charm
An impending meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un shouldn’t obscure the major challenges ahead to resolving the crisis on the Korean peninsula. It’s called a “charm offensive.”
Is the United States capable of being more than a two-party system?
Despite the number of “third parties” that dominate local political circles, the U.S. polity has been anything but kind to non-Democrats and non-Republicans.
Human Rights Diplomacy Efforts Not Enough with ‘Trump of the East’
While the Summit presented an opportunity for Justin Trudeau to leverage economic ties in the Asia-Pacific, many also wondered how and if he would take advantage of his facetime with the Philippine leader, Rodrigo Duterte, to address his bloody war on drugs.
Rethinking the role of social media as a political tool
Twitter, Facebook, and Google—Three of the most successful social media giants were brought further into the public eye late last month during hearings with the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Guns: America’s strange addiction
Although mass shootings in Texas and Las Vegas reignite the debate on gun ownership, a long road lies ahead before these tragedies force Americans to change their relationship with guns.
Trump’s Birth Control Mandate Pits Religious Freedom Against Reproductive Rights
Trump’s policy is met with support from his Republican camp since it expands the role of religious freedom at the expense of reproductive rights.
Jagmeet Singh makes history but a tough road ahead
Singh’s success can be attributed to his wide popularity among the immigrant community in Canada, a country where one in five identify as visible minorities