Editors' Picks - Catalyst

The Challenges of Humanitarian Aid in War Torn Yemen

October 18, 2020November 10, 2021 Melanie Baume

Despite ongoing United Nation-brokered negotiations for a ceasefire, a resolution appears to be far out of reach. On top of this, the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened the living and economic conditions of civilians. With food prices continuously on the rise, a depreciating currency, and a lack of fuel across the country, standards of living have been deteriorating at an unprecedented pace.

The Illiberalism of Japan’s Detention Policies: an Interview with Professor Takamura

May 13, 2020November 10, 2021 Joy Kwak

In this interview, I take you to Japan: an economic powerhouse, stable democracy, and a country known for its increasing reliance on migrant workers.

The Power of Art in the Face of Revolution

February 27, 2020November 10, 2021 Mehak Balwani

Wrapped in banners and posters with messages directed towards the state, the military and the world, the building looks like a box bursting at the seams with the dissenting voice of the country demanding to be heard. Paintings, professional and amateur, have turned every free space into a declaration of defiance.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Discussing the Effectiveness of the Chinese Government’s Response

February 5, 2020November 10, 2021 Enkhuun Byambadorj

Fear and panic engulfed China’s usually vibrant and thunderous New Year festivities, as the country was faced with the outbreak of a novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China, the capital of Hubei province. December 8th, 2019 witnessed the first death … Continue reading

Language as a Weapon of Imperialism: A Comparative Case Study Between Canada and Korea

January 20, 2020November 10, 2021 Joy Kwak and Laurence Campanella

Forcible assimilation is not a mechanism of national cohesion, it is a weapon of erasure.

The Unity of Lebanon’s October Revolution: Art, Protest, and Social Media

November 19, 2019November 8, 2021 Adriana Gabriela Franco

The artistic element of the protest is particularly fascinating, as photographers, sketch artists, and graphic designers alike have created a massive collection of works related to the protest. Mostly shared via social media, the aesthetics of this art are moving and powerful, and are a reflection of the demands and grievances of protesters, as well as a vision of a new Lebanon that those who take to the street wish to see.

Discontent in Hong Kong: Breakdown of the Protests Featuring an Interview with Action Free Hong Kong Montreal

November 10, 2019November 10, 2021 Bérénice Collignon

This global trade hub is currently demonstrating its concern and anger regarding its current social state and political standing.

The Deadly Consequences of White Saviourism

March 18, 2019November 8, 2021 Emma Sitland

Every development student has at least to some degree been exposed to the concept of the “White Saviour Complex” – “the self-serving assumption among white people from developed nations that they should be saving poor people in Africa.” … Continue reading

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