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Category: Politics

Canada’s Recent Economic Partnerships: A Refreshing Agenda in International Trade Relations

Canada’s Recent Economic Partnerships: A Refreshing Agenda in International Trade Relations

April 5, 2026April 4, 2026 Sonia Modha

Since the beginning of 2026, Canada has signed several trade agreements, most notably with India and China. Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized his goal of diversifying the Canadian economy and increasing economic relations with countries other than the US, … Continue reading

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Europe Amidst the Storm

Europe Amidst the Storm

April 5, 2026April 3, 2026 Maria Lecollinet

‘Europe can no longer be a custodian of the old world order’, says Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. In her speech in Brussels on March 9, 2026, she states that our past world order … Continue reading

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The Compounding Global Crises Crisis

The Compounding Global Crises Crisis

April 5, 2026April 4, 2026 Sonia Oulamine

Where decades and eras used to be marked by one or two global crises, the 2020s have seen several in less than one decade. Further, the duration of each conflict has been, on average, two times as long in the … Continue reading

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The Impossible: Can Democrats Take Back the Senate in 2026?

The Impossible: Can Democrats Take Back the Senate in 2026?

April 4, 2026April 3, 2026 Oliver Scott-Hansen

First off, let me just get this out of the way at the beginning and say that the mere fact that this is even a possibility should be driving every Republican absolutely insane. While maintaining their majority in the House … Continue reading

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The War on Iran: All Quiet on the Chinese Front?

The War on Iran: All Quiet on the Chinese Front?

April 4, 2026April 3, 2026 Dala Martins-Hajj Hassan

In late February, Israel and its superpower ally, the United States, launched a series of coordinated attacks against Iran, marking the beginning of a long anticipated war on Iran and inciting a series of regional retaliations. While many are unsurprised … Continue reading

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Trump Cuts USAID: The Reality for Sudanese Refugees Worsens

Trump Cuts USAID: The Reality for Sudanese Refugees Worsens

April 4, 2026April 3, 2026 Sofia Kaplan

The needs of Sudanese refugees displaced by the Sudan civil war are rising while support for them is shrinking dramatically. Since assuming office in 2025, the Trump administration began significantly cutting funding for the United States Agency for International Development … Continue reading

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Trump’s Cuban Oil Blockade – What You Should Know

Trump’s Cuban Oil Blockade – What You Should Know

March 17, 2026March 16, 2026 Dala Martins-Hajj Hassan

On January 29, the White House declared a state of national emergency. The emergency in question? Cuba’s threat to American national security. According to the Trump administration, Cuba provides support for hostile American adversaries, such as “malign actors adverse … Continue reading

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Carney’s Speech at the World Economic Forum: Plans Shared Prematurely or Right on Time?

Carney’s Speech at the World Economic Forum: Plans Shared Prematurely or Right on Time?

March 17, 2026March 15, 2026 Catherine Hearle

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took to the stage on January 20 at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, urging his counterparts to reevaluate the rapidly evolving geopolitical climate. His speech served as an attempt to ignite a … Continue reading

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Deceptive Recruitment Draws African Nationals Into Russia’s War Effort

Deceptive Recruitment Draws African Nationals Into Russia’s War Effort

March 16, 2026March 15, 2026 Natalia Sodhi

A growing number of African citizens have claimed they were deceived into assisting Russia’s military operations since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine. On January 31st, 2026, Ukrainian authorities reported that Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, a 29-year-old Kenyan citizen, … Continue reading

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Olympic Double Standard: Why is Russia in Time Out?

Olympic Double Standard: Why is Russia in Time Out?

March 16, 2026March 15, 2026 Sonia Oulamine

Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Russian athletes from participating in the upcoming Olympic Games. Further, Russian athletes were also banned from competing in World Cup games. This was purportedly done as an effort … Continue reading

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