The 72-year-old presidential candidate, Prabowo Subainto, has gone viral in Indonesia through his large presence on TikTok. Videos of him dancing in front of a large crowd with his signature moves have quickly spread among its 125 million users, … Continue reading
Shihun Lee
Shihun Lee is a first year student at McGill University, currently pursuing a B.A. degree in Economics and International Development Studies. She joined Catalyst as a staff writer this year and is particularly interested in international relations and human rights.
Protecting the Rights of Migrant Domestic Workers in Kuwait
* Trigger warning: The following article contains sensitive content and violence
In January 2023, a 35-year-old Filipino domestic worker was found dead in a desert in Kuwait, pregnant, and burned. Her employer’s 17-year-old son was convicted and is to be … Continue reading
Graying World: The Challenges and Solutions in the Aging Society
The world’s population is aging—and it’s aging pretty fast. In 2018, the number of the world’s population above age 65 already exceeded those below age 5. By 2050, the number of the population older than 65 is expected to double. … Continue reading
Nagorno-Karabakh: A New Form of Humanitarian Crisis
Armenia and Azerbaijan both claiming authority over the Nagorno-Karabakh region has resulted in disputes dating back to the 1990s. Formally recognized as an autonomous region of Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh consists of predominantly ethnic Armenians. The “anti-terrorist” operation by Azerbaijan on September … Continue reading