Nationwide protests have been occurring in Germany in the past few weeks since January 15, 2024, when the German news outlet Correctiv leaked the contents of a closed-door meeting with members of Germany’s far right. The meeting, which occurred on … Continue reading
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L’uchronie et son utilisation en géopolitique
« Et si les Soviétiques avaient été les premiers sur la lune? »
« Et si Napoléon avait gagné à Waterloo? »
« Et si le Japon n’avait pas attaqué Pearl Harbor? »
Nous avons tous en tête des moments … Continue reading
Cryptocurrency and Development
Imagine a day in the near future, going to a store, reaching the self-checkout kiosk, and using Amazon-issued currency to buy your favourite snack. This may sound far-fetched, but with cryptocurrency and digital currencies taking off, there is a possibility … Continue reading
UNICEF is Using AI to Detect Malnourishment in Children
Excerpt: Analyzing the reverberations of METRON; an artificial-intelligence-powered software developed by UNICEF backed startup KIMETRICA; which claims to be able to detect malnutrition in children in developing countries.
2023 has been dubbed the ‘year of AI’, thanks to numerous advancements … Continue reading
Javier Milei, Far-Right Outsider, Wins Elections amid Argentinian Economic Crisis
Preceding his landslide victory in this November’s Argentinian presidential elections, Javier Milei promised drastic reforms, with his symbolic cutting of state spending being primary to his campaign. Dollarizing the economy was a central pledge, which the self-styled archo-capitalist presented as … Continue reading
The Unseen Crisis of Gender-based Violence in Sudan
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a severe humanitarian crisis that the world can not afford to look away from. Among the most vulnerable are women and girls, with the UN estimating that 4.2 million women are at … Continue reading
Afrofuturism: A Technological Fantasy or Tangible Reality?
What if the echoes of ancient African heritage and agency reverberated to become a driving force behind a futuristic revolution? Afrofuturism poses this powerful question, inviting us on a global stage to envision a future where African communities define the … Continue reading
Overcoming Police Racial Profiling and Discrimination in France
Excerpt: An analysis on racial discrimination by police within France and their broader colourblind policies following recent current events: the killing of Nahel Merzouk and the government’s ruling on a pro-police reform class action lawsuit.
France has a rich history … Continue reading
The Trump Challenge; How MAGA-populism Is Destroying The Republican Party
Presidential primaries have always been a crucial period in the American electoral system for registered political party voters to come together and engage in vital discourse among themselves and the candidates. This eventually allows for the election of a nominee … Continue reading
Crisis and Intervention: The Disastrous History of Foreign Interference in Haiti
In recent years, Haiti has endured crises at a level once thought inconceivable in the modern era. Fueled by political and economic turmoil, the nation has gone through widespread violence, dismay, and the effective collapse of its government. In 2018, … Continue reading