The Questionable Effectiveness of US Development Aid in Latin America
A brief summary of US aid in Central and Andean South America would be the pursuit of self-interest, wrapped in outwardly humanitarian intent.
Category: Economics
The Overlooked Refugee Crisis – The Rohingya
When asked to ponder over the refugee crisis, our minds immediately reroute towards the Syrian refugee crisis or, more recently, the Ukrainian refugees owing to the unceasing media attention they garner. However, the largest refugee camp belongs to Myanmar’s Rohingya refugee crisis. Sporadically recognized as ‘forgotten’ or ‘neglected’ by political writers such as CBC’s Nick Logan and Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Jamjoom, this piece aims to shed light on the lives of 1.1 million refugees and capture the political essence through time and other dimensions.
Death by Trade
Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have risen significantly since 1999 whilst also exhibiting geographic variation. A focus on foreign trade-related jobs is vital, and perhaps more significant, than other forms of failure in relation to the rise of Opioid usage.
L’échec de la lutte ambitieuse du président Andrés Manuel López Obrador contre la corruption de Pemex
La corruption au Mexique est omniprésente à tous les échelons de la politique et jusqu’au niveau présidentiel. Selon l’indicateur établi par l’ONG Transparence International, le Mexique se place parmi les pays les plus corrompus, d’après la perception qu’en a le … Continue reading
EU’s Response to the Weaponisation of Natural Gas Supply
As a result of the Russia-Ukraine War and Russia's weaponisation of its natural gas reserves, Europe is facing a shortage in natural gas. Therefore, the EU has embarked on a set of interventions to alleviate the difficulties caused by this shortage; the impact of these measures remains to be seen.
We Should Pay Poor Countries to Keep Oil in the Ground
While certain countries are resource-rich in oil and gas, they face a dilemma amidst increasing calls for decarbonization. Developed countries are urging their neighbors, even the poorest, to transition towards a green economy through bold emissions targets aimed at bypassing the climate crisis.
In U.S.-Cuba Relations, Both Sides Must Reform
Many have denounced the counterproductive nature of American foreign policy towards Cuba and its people. In fact, the policy remains one of the most nonsensical and severe policies of the United States, one passed on through numerous administrations out of … Continue reading
The ANC’s Policy Incoherence Threatens South Africa’s Future
If the country is to solve the legacies of Apartheid, like massive inequality, underdevelopment, weak governance, and insecurity, the ANC must rectify its incoherent cadre deployment lest the country continue on a path of instability and uncertainty.
The War in Ukraine is Spurring on Ethiopia’s Goal of Food Self-Sufficiency
The invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the fragility of global supply chains and the risks of over-reliance on a few countries for goods as essential as food. Ethiopia’s efforts to increase its output of wheat is a part of a larger movement in Africa to ensure food security.
Who Is Responsible for Slowing Down Fast-Fashion?
On any given day, fast-fashion retailer Shein will release 6,000 fresh “stocking-keeping units.” Compared to its competitor Zara, which releases 10,000 new products a year, Shein has literally saturated the clothing market. The company boasts a virtual wardrobe with over … Continue reading