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.”
Shedding the “Blockchain Bro” stigma
Ironically, the blockchain space is currently dominated by a relatively small group of men who determine the technology’s future uses, accessibility, and culture.
Canada’s deepening wound: The Aboriginal health crisis and a call for culturally sensitive healthcare
Overdose is now among the primary causes of death in Canada.
From a moment to a movement: How Oxfam is sparking a broader discussion
The ultimate goal is to build an organizational culture in which people not only fear the consequences of perpetrating abuse, but also one in which everyone feels safe coming forward with any situation that makes them uncomfortable on the job.
Blockchain: More than a Platform for Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain presents unique opportunities to revolutionize industries beyond finance. But first, what is it?
It was fun while it lasted, America: Pulling the plug on U.S. trade dependency
Should we continue this relationship with the U.S.?
Sexual violence as a weapon: How Syrian women are fighting against GBV
The documentary film “Syrie, le cri étouffé” (Syria, the muffled cry) was recently released, telling the stories of Syrian women who were detained and violated by security forces.
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.
Sitting on top of the world: The intersection of geopolitics, economic sustainability, and indigenous rights
Several Arctic and non-Arctic states signed an unprecedented agreement to regulate Arctic fisheries in November 2017.