Medical Internationalism: The Cuban Response to the Pandemic
Rather than reaching out to massive pharmaceutical companies, the Cuban biotechnology sector set to work on developing its own vaccine.
Category: Politics
Politics from Exile – An Interview with Mu Sochua
What shone clear throughout was an image of a deeply principled individual, someone committed primarily to value-driven political action over accession to political power.
A Troubled Past Unburied: The Return of the Taliban to Power in Afghanistan
For those who lived through the first Taliban regime, memories spark fear that they will return to a place of little to no freedom of expression, minimal employment, poor security, and, more specifically, gender inequality.
Taiwan: Is “Meaningful Representation” Possible?
Through the lens of history, Taiwan has always been a part of China - will history repeat itself or will Taiwan pave a new way?
Theranos: Patient Zero in a National Scandal
What is Theranos? And who is Elizabeth Holmes?
Before 2015, those who were familiar with Elizabeth Holmes, or her company Theranos, likely looked upon her with admiration. A Stanford University drop-out and the female CEO of an innovative Silicon Valley … Continue reading
Lebanon’s Seemingly Endless Search for Stability
Today, Lebanon is feeling the effects of a war it is fighting against no one, but itself. Its economy has plummeted and social unrest has been a key repercussion of everything that has gone on over the past two years. A sense of lawlessness has erupted and altercations between different ethnic groups have become increasingly prevalent for the first time in over 30 years, corresponding to the end of the last major internal crisis the nation of Lebanon has dealt with.
To Speak or Not to Speak ?
Lors de discussions sur le féminisme, certains déclarent que les hommes n’ont pas leur mot à dire. Lorsqu’il s’agit de parler et d’agir contre le racisme, d’autres défendent que seules les personnes racisées peuvent prendre la parole.
The Dangers of Restrictive Abortion Bans
In most G7 countries and other U.S. states, the most restrictive abortion bans have historically been at 12 weeks. Today, with the sudden introduction of 6 weeks, any jurisdictions that have attempted an earlier restriction could look to Texas as a justification for enforcement.
What’s Next for Afghanistan Refugees?
Afghan citizens and their families who provided help to Western allies are to become refugees in those nations through resettlement programs; others remain in hiding in the country under threat of death. But for those who fled, one question remains: what comes next for Afghan refugees?
Reconciliation Related Policies: Hopeful Premises or Empty Promises?
From the discovery of unmarked graves at residential schools, to the persistent issue of clean water in Indigenous reserves, these issues serve as a ringing reminder of what this country needs to change.