Politics - Catalyst

Manufacturing Consent: Overlooked Dimensions of the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict

March 3, 2022August 13, 2024 Madalena Monteiro

The United States has framed the debate over Ukrainian membership within NATO as a question of sovereignty, insisting that preventing Ukraine’s eventual admittance into NATO constitutes an attack upon the self-determination of the Ukrainian people. Meanwhile, critics of the West accuse the United States of hypocrisy, arguing that America is cloaking its own expansionist aims in the rhetoric of state rights while continuing to deny the sovereignty of other nations through a succession of interventions in the Middle East.

The 2022 Beijing Olympics: China’s Tool to Consolidate Its Authoritarianism

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Ruolan Ma

More than a decade later, China has become even more powerful politically and economically, and Beijing became the only city in the world that held both summer and winter Olympics. However, the 2022 winter Olympics led to more drama than the 2008 summer Olympics, which was ignited by the long-standing debate on China's authoritarianism and suspected human rights violations.

Frozen Assets: What Next for Afghanistan?

February 24, 2022February 23, 2022 Grace Longmire

Aid flowing into Afghanistan was quickly ceased following the return of the Taliban to power this past August, which has had a hugely negative impact on an already fragile country. At present, movements to free up these assets spark debate about how exactly this should happen.

30 Years Later: Russian and Ukraine Relations Are Nowhere in the Making

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Mayah Esmail

This international conflict is encapsulated by these significantly destructive past events, including but not limited to the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea, among other territorial disputes, and recurring attacks on each other’s army personnel.

U.S. Intervention and Taliban Influence on Food Insecurity in Afghanistan

February 20, 2022February 16, 2022 Laila Mirza

While it is easy to blame only the Taliban for all the problems present in Afghanistan, it is vital to understand the influence that US intervention has on the situation. It is very likely that the Taliban would have never gained such influence or even come into existence without the ill-fated efforts of the United States.

Emmett Till’s Lynching Case Officially Closed After 66 Years: A Case Review of Justice and Accountability

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Sokhema Sreang

The reason that this case made such an impact for the civil rights movement was because it viscerally exposed the extent of racial hatred manifesting from an unconfirmed wink or whistle; especially the level of brutality taken out on a young boy.

The Preservation of Slavery: Injustice in the American Justice System

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

In 1865, the United States congress passed the 13th amendment, seemingly ending slavery within the country. However, despite what many people believe, the practice of slavery endures within the United States. Although the 13th amendment prohibits the enslavement of most … Continue reading

Human Rights Violations in Cuba as Nation Demands Change

December 10, 2021August 13, 2024 Jenna Hicks

This past July, Cubans took to the streets to protest against the current communist dictatorship under Miguel Diaz-Canel. In the months leading up to the protests, Cubans dealt with food shortages, lack of medicine, power outages, inflation, and inadequate … Continue reading

The Yemeni Genocide: Saudi Arabia’s Drone War

December 8, 2021December 7, 2021 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

The Yemeni Civil War is an ongoing conflict that has produced enormous instability and destruction in Yemen. In particular, the Saudi Arabian-led aerial bombing campaign has resulted in immense devastation within the region, giving rise to numerous civilian casualties and … Continue reading

Pénurie de main d’œuvre au Royaume-Uni : le pouvoir aux travailleurs et aux étrangers ?

December 5, 2021December 4, 2021 Marie Prince

La majorité des travailleurs étrangers ont été découragés par les nouvelles réglementations post-Brexit. La majorité d’entre eux a donc renoncé à revenir sur le territoire, et le Royaume-Uni fait face depuis début septembre à une grave pénurie de main-d'œuvre.

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