Politics - Catalyst

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.

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in the Face of War and Conflict

April 28, 2022April 24, 2022 Tara Orange

About a month ago, Russia declared war on Ukraine, launching its first attack on the country on February 24th. This sent thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing for the neighboring countries of Poland, Romania, Moldova, and others. To … Continue reading

The Plight of the Libyan People: Violence and Instability in the Post-Gaddafi Era

April 25, 2022December 6, 2022 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

Recent developments in Libya indicate a hopeful shift in the tide of the crisis. Although violence between warlords and opposition groups still continues, a tentative ceasefire was signed in 2020.

Ethiopia’s “Forgotten War”: How the Humanitarian Crisis Worsens by the Day as Conflict in Tigray Continues

April 17, 2022April 15, 2022 Joel Sawmadal

On March 8, Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations Official High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), issued an update on the current human rights and security conditions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Based on reports from locally stationed journalists and humanitarian workers, it concluded that the conditions in the region had ‘deteriorated significantly’ since the OHCHR’s last update in November 2021.

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