Love is Now Law: How the Cuban Revolution was Finally Extended to Everyone
This September, in a historic societal and political shift, Cubans overwhelmingly voted to ratify arguably the most progressive family code in the world.
Alexander Morris-Schwarz
Alexander Morris-Schwarz is a third-year student at McGill University where he is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communication Studies. Alexander is currently a staff writer for Catalyst and he is interested in international relations and imperialism.
The Plight of the Libyan People: Violence and Instability in the Post-Gaddafi Era
Recent developments in Libya indicate a hopeful shift in the tide of the crisis. Although violence between warlords and opposition groups still continues, a tentative ceasefire was signed in 2020.
The Axis of Evil: America’s Interference with “Rogue States”
As shown by the history of the Cold War, the threat of mutually assured destruction is the most effective way to deter the United States from forcing its influence upon a sovereign nation. If any other country were in their shoes, they would be foolish not to do the same. Not only is the United States utterly ill-suited to perform the role of world police, they are perhaps the most powerful rogue state to ever exist.
The Preservation of Slavery: Injustice in the American Justice System
In 1865, the United States congress passed the 13th amendment, seemingly ending slavery within the country. However, despite what many people believe, the practice of slavery endures within the United States. Although the 13th amendment prohibits the enslavement of most … Continue reading
The Yemeni Genocide: Saudi Arabia’s Drone War
The Yemeni Civil War is an ongoing conflict that has produced enormous instability and destruction in Yemen. In particular, the Saudi Arabian-led aerial bombing campaign has resulted in immense devastation within the region, giving rise to numerous civilian casualties and … Continue reading
Medical Internationalism: The Cuban Response to the Pandemic
Rather than reaching out to massive pharmaceutical companies, the Cuban biotechnology sector set to work on developing its own vaccine.