Staff of the month: Zoé Pelen

Zoé is a U2 majoring in poli sci and minoring in IDS and Econ! She is from the south of France and moved for the first time when coming to McGill. She joined Catalyst this winter semester as part of the podcast team. She had some experience at the CKUT radio and live show but podcasting is really different with the editing and post production aspect, and she has learned a lot with Catalyst and has really enjoyed it! Zoé is interested in developing countries politics especially the Middle East and South East Asia!

Reeling in Aid: Rethinking the ‘Fisherman’ Paradox Through Pious Giving

Delving into the age-old adage of teaching a man to fish versus providing him with…

Is Political Neutrality a Viable International Strategy?

In the face of conflict, what means more: to engage, or to abstain?  Amid wars,…

Human Rights in North Korea and the Advocacy of HanVoice

Western media portrayal of North Korea depicts an autocratic regime ruled by a dictator obsessed…

Les JO : Atouts ou dangers pour l’économie et l’écologie?

Attendus depuis plusieurs années et préparés depuis de longs mois, les Jeux olympiques (JO) arrivent…

Oil Boom in the Caribbean: Guyana’s Fast-Growing Economy

In 2015, ExxonMobil discovered major oil deposits off the coast of Guyana, a small Caribbean…

An Energy Paradox: Norway’s Relationship with Crude Oil

Excerpt: Internally, the country is a model for the rest of the world in terms…

TikTok Ban in New Caledonia: Democracy in Danger?

On May 13th 2024 social unrest erupted in New Caledonia after the French government announced…

How Facebook and Meta Became Breeding Grounds for Sexual Exploitation

Excerpt: An investigation into sexual exploitation and trafficking within Meta technology.  Discussions of technological advancements…

Biometrics and AI Security

In an era dominated by digital advancements, biometric technology has emerged as a cornerstone of…