Politics - Catalyst

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.

Canada’s Selective Sympathy for Refugees

April 15, 2022 Jenna Hicks

The Canadian government has undoubtedly shown much more support through their immigration policies to Ukraine than they have shown to ‘third world’ refugees.

Hanbok vs Hanfu: Chinese Cultural Appropriation Stirs Outrage in South Korea

April 15, 2022 Hailey Lee

The controversy on the origin of ‘hanbok’ first came about in April 2021, when Chinese mobile game “Call me an Emperor” dressed a female character in a hanbok dress that was worn by Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU in the … Continue reading

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