Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark
Denmark is giving the Scandinavian reputation a run for its money.
What El Chapo’s conviction means for the drug trade in Mexico
El Chapo’s downfall has been hailed as a massive victory for the war on drugs, but it does not signal the end of Sinaloa.
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.
Slowly dying: The health-care system of Yemen
The Civil War in Yemen destroyed its health infrastructure
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 impact of climate change on farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria
Nigerian Farmers and pastoralists have historically shared a symbiotic relationship during this migration season, with farmers providing leftover crop for cattle, and pastoralists’ cattle providing fertilizer for the farmers’ fields. It is changed.
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.
“No Chef!” – Unmaking the culture of misogyny in professional kitchens
The food industry in North America had its own “Harvey Weinstein moment” in late 2017.
Defining patriotism
November 11th marked the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I.
New Year’s resolution – Stop all the pollution
The United Nations states that the mandate of COP24 “Promoted trust among nations that all countries are playing their part in addressing the challenge of climate change,” although the outcome of the conference shows that the “part” many countries are playing will not be nearly enough.
Will robots steal women’s jobs?
One shared opinion is that female-dominated sectors, such as education, social services and health care, are at low risk of automation due to their reliance on human interaction.
Aung San Suu Kyi and the military’s violent campaign against the Rohingya
In a recent fact-finding mission, the United Nations (UN) reported over 10,000 dead and 723,000 Rohingya have fled the country.
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.
The Yemeni civil war and the death of Jamal Khashoggi
The fact that the Saudi government changed its story after the Khashoggi killing, initially claiming his death had nothing to do with them and then admitting he died in a “fist fight” at the embassy, has made it increasingly difficult for the Western world to ignore the role of Saudi Arabia in the war in Yemen.
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.
Escalating conflict in Cameroon: On the verge of civil war
The current conflict in Cameroon can be traced back to the country’s history under colonial rule. While Cameroon was colonized by Germany in 1884, the French and English troops took over the state in 1916.
The art of the scapegoat: Eritrea’s unique brand of totalitarianism
The regime of President Isaias Afwerki applies uniquely oppressive tactics to maintain power in the midst of widespread political, social, and economic failings. The regime, however, may soon face an existential challenge.
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.”