Caught between Venezuela’s revisionist dictatorship and Guyana’s fastest-growing economy in the world, lies the Essequibo region; a resource-rich yet incredibly sparsely populated territory in South America. Recently, oil was discovered off the coast of Essequibo; as such, the importance of … Continue reading
Category: The Americas
Is Kamala Brat? How Social Media Shaped Gen Z Voting
IS Kamala Brat? After Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination to run as leader of the Democratic party, the Harris campaign put considerable effort into relating to young voters. When British pop singer Charli-xcx tweeted, “Kamala IS brat”, Harris’ social media … Continue reading
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, 81% of surveyed registered voters rated the economy as very important to their vote, ranking it above other issues like immigration, healthcare, and foreign policy. Vice-president Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump sought to … Continue reading
A Not So Green Camouflage: The Foreshadowing of Donald Trump’s Presidency Through the Role of U.S. Foreign Policy in Exacerbating Climate Change Abroad
The military of the United States (U.S.) alone could be its own country through its sheer size, strength, bureaucracy, and massive carbon footprint. In 2015, the military would squeeze itself right between Portugal and Peru in terms of liquid … Continue reading
Canada Follows US and EU in Imposing Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: Will it Backfire?
On August 26, 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s decision to impose a 100 percent tariff on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting October 1, 2024. Alongside a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum imports effective October … Continue reading
Drawing Boundaries: Canada’s Housing Crisis and the NIMBY Dilemma
In Canadian cities like Regina, Saskatoon, and Montreal, Quebec, homelessness is increasingly at the center of public debate, revealing stark divides in how communities perceive and address this crisis. Recent events, from Regina’s city council discussions to Montreal’s Saint-Henri shelter … Continue reading
Quels sont les enjeux actuels de la tarification de la pollution par le carbone au Canada ?
A l’heure actuelle, la tarification de la pollution par le dioxyde de carbone constitue un outil de politique publique de plus en plus exploité. Étant un phénomène récent, elle commence tout juste à faire ses preuves sur les plans écologiques … Continue reading
Incarceration Without Conviction: Canada’s Immigration Detention System Under Fire
In 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proudly proclaimed, “to those fleeing persecution, terror, war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength.” For many Canadians, this sentiment echoed the nation’s humanitarian ideals. However, seven … Continue reading
Revolutionizing Justice: The Impact of Mexico’s Judicial Reform and AMLO’s Legacy
Across the world, corruption in politics seems inevitable. The notion that we could do something to change this seems almost like a utopian dream. Any attempt to adapt political and social systems to make them more accountable to the public … Continue reading
Accountability of Canadian Mining Companies Abroad: The Case of Guatemala’s Maya Q’eqchi’
In Guatemala, Canadian mining companies have long perpetuated human rights violations against Indigenous communities, facing no repercussions. Canadian courts manage to avoid legal accountability by maintaining that cases of human rights abuses in foreign countries should be heard in the… Continue reading