Politics - Catalyst

Death by Trade

October 30, 2022October 24, 2022 Gabriel Fanchini

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

October 27, 2022November 15, 2022 Solène Mouchel

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

October 26, 2022October 25, 2022 Lucia Fernandez de Velasco

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.

Apathetic Internationalism: Why Have We Stopped Caring about the World and Why Does It Matter?

October 25, 2022October 24, 2022 Setareh Setayesh

Today’s news seems flooded with poignant and distressing stories that make it appear as if the world is about to be engulfed in flames. Many of us become outraged by these injustices and engage in protests or movements to advocate for support in affected regions. However, these movements quickly wane. This apathy can have tremendous negative impacts on the creation of foreign policy and the outcomes of foreign crises.

Internet Shutdowns Amidst Iranian Protests: So What?

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Jenna Hicks

Although the extreme force being used against Iranian citizens by police is in itself horrific, Iranian authorities have exacerbated these effects and further oppressed its population by hindering communications through restricting landlines, mobile usage, internet, and social media platforms.

We Should Pay Poor Countries to Keep Oil in the Ground

October 23, 2022October 22, 2022 William Gilbert

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

September 1, 2022August 31, 2022 William Gilbert

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

August 4, 2022November 15, 2022 William Gilbert

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

July 14, 2022July 13, 2022 William Gilbert

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.

Africa’s New Trade Agreement: One Year On

April 29, 2022September 23, 2022 William Gilbert

By 2021, a broad framework of the agreement had finally been formulated and trade began the same year– the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was now in force. Now a year into the effective implementation of only some of the key aspects of the deal, the future remains turbulent and uncertain for a complete and harmonious application of the deal’s core principles and general spirit.

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