Asia Pacific - Catalyst

A Glimpse of Myanmar’s 2020 Elections: A Hard Road to Democracy

December 19, 2020November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma

A future of a fully democratized Myanmar might still be distant, but with politicians like Aung San Suu Kyi, gradually improving of economic competitiveness, improved civil rights protections, and a growing civic consciousness, Myanmar’s road to democracy is by no means out of reach.

Buddhism: At the Crossroads between Philosophy and Religion

December 7, 2020November 10, 2021 Santhindu Wijesooriya

The growing appeal of Buddhism in the West has had led to an effort to recategorize and reconsider much of this sizeable belief system. But is that even a possibility? Is Buddhism a religion? A philosophy? Or does it stand in its own class: an anomaly that encapsulates over 530 million people?

After 4 Years of Trumponomics, America Still Needs Globalization

December 5, 2020November 10, 2021 Mehak Balwani

Trump has long claimed to be a successful businessman and promised time and again to rejuvenate the US economy. However, Trumponomics has ignored possible treatments for the US economy – investments into education, job creation, and upskilling – and laid the blame for the erosion of the American middle class on the globalization of labor markets

The Triumph of Jacinda Ardern

November 29, 2020November 10, 2021 Mehak Balwani

Whether it is a pandemic or terrorist attack, Ardern has distinguished herself both by her decisiveness when it comes to policy as well as through the warmth of her messaging. While her policy accomplishments in the past term can be described as modest, where Arden has been transformative is in her individual, often intuitive, conduct, and her COVID-19 crisis management suggests that she has all the tools to change the politics of the global north.

Authority, Liberty, and COVID-19 in the World’s Greatest Democracy

November 13, 2020November 10, 2021 Santhindu Wijesooriya

The United States, with its decentralized government, has completely lost the battle against the novel coronavirus. China, Canada, and Sri Lanka, however, with their greater executive authority, have collectively demonstrated that the United States had no excuse for their malpractice. The three nations and their adherence to executive jurisdiction, demonstrated noteworthy abilities to combat an unanticipated crisis, leaving humanity to observe the capital of individual liberty and freedom in utter dismay.

Confronting Mask Culture in China and Canada

November 9, 2020November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma

When it comes to a collective crisis like this, behaviour tends to be related to notions of collectivism and individualism.

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.

Climate Refugees: Are We Using The Right Terminology?

February 21, 2020November 10, 2021 Sofia Mikton

For the leaders of low-lying island atoll states at the forefront of climate change devastation, the term ‘climate refugee’ seems to paint their communities as helpless victims, with little agency in confronting or adapting to climate induced hazards.

Renewable Energy Investment: How Southeast Asia is Mitigating Climate Change

February 14, 2020November 10, 2021 Bérénice Collignon

As the demand for energy is on the rise, government administrations must choose carefully between investing in renewable energy or cheaper alternatives. ASEAN has demonstrated a strong desire to continue the transition from non-renewable to renewable energies in order to encourage sustainable development worldwide.

Was China’s Communist Revolution a Women’s Revolution?

February 7, 2020November 10, 2021 Bérénice Collignon

On November 9th, the McGill University chapter of Global China Connection, held a discussion panel titled “What is behind China’s 70th anniversary?”. As a McGill student association, it aims to promote cultural and business exchanges between students through various … Continue reading

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