The future of the non-aligned movement in geopolitics has been made unclear by recent shifts. Non-alignment has long been a convenient solution for states whose ideological leanings do not clearly correspond to those of hegemonic powers. The movement is composed … Continue reading
Category: Politics
Les nouvelles routes de la soie dix ans après, des promesses tenues?
Les nouvelles routes de la soie ou “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) est le projet de développement le plus important à l’échelle internationale depuis le début du 21ème siècle. Étant le projet du président chinois Xi Jinping … Continue reading
Une Histoire de la Pauvreté à Montréal: Populations Touchées, Evolution Depuis Le Début de la Pandémie …
La situation des personnes en situation d’itinérance, s’est-elle améliorée depuis le début de la pandémie ?
Le 18 septembre 2020, alors que la pandémie n’affecte Montréal que depuis 6 mois, il est rapporté que l’itinérance dans la “l’île aux mille … Continue reading
Socialism of the 21st Century: The Resurgence of the Pink Tide in Latin America
At the turn of the century, a political phenomenon known as the Pink Tide occurred in numerous countries across Latin America. It signified a shift from the previously dominant neoliberal and Washington-oriented parties towards a more left-wing form of leadership. … Continue reading
Conférence et Entrevue avec Dr. Béland: Le Canada, un exemple idyllique pour l’accueil des migrants économiques: un mythe ou une réalité?
L’Institut d’études canadiennes de McGill (IECM) a organisé sa conférence annuelle le 27 et 28 octobre 2022. Cette année, des praticiens et académiciens se sont rassemblés afin d’aborder la comparaison des politiques d’immigration au Canada avec l’Europe, les États-Unis, et … Continue reading
Abolishing the British Monarchy: A Step Towards Ending Racism in Canada
More than half of Canadians today believe Canada should end its ties with the British Monarchy according to a recent poll, and these Canadians have good reason for believing so. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8 this … Continue reading
Balking at the Balkans: The Berlin Process in the WB6
On November 3rd, 2022, the Western Balkan Six — comprised of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia — met with EU representatives at the eighth annual Western Balkans Summit to discuss paths towards further alignment with … Continue reading
Brittney Griner’s Sentencing: A Lesson in Public Empathy
With Brittney Griner on her way to a Russian penal colony, the United States must ask if the politicization of her situation has been harmful or helpful.
America’s War on Monopolies: the Threat of Capturing Markets and Liberties
In July 1944, still celebrating the success of D-Day, economic thinkers from around the world gathered in Bretton, New Hampshire, to establish the first International Monetary Fund. Like the nymph Calypso from Homer’s Odyssey, these delegates from 44 … Continue reading
How is TikTok Shaping your Political Identity?
In the past decade, we have witnessed the rise of political activism on social media. Gen Z has grown up surrounded by technology, with social media shaping how we perceive the world and absorb knowledge. With over 1 billion monthly … Continue reading