Politics - Catalyst

Lebanon’s Seemingly Endless Search for Stability

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 Santhindu Wijesooriya

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 ?

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Clara Bernard

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

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Jenna Hicks

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?

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 Ariana Castillon

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?

October 25, 2021October 27, 2021 Mayah Esmail

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.

Nationalism, Discrimination, and Monopolizing Power: The Inseparable Relationship Between Politics and The Olympics

September 20, 2021 Ruolan Ma

The Olympic Games are not only a showcase for athletes but also the perfect platform for activists to attract the world's attention to their political concerns. Oftentimes, significant circumstances turn athletes into political activists, representatives, and spokesperson for their country.

An HIV Epidemic Among Indigenous Peoples in Canada

September 18, 2021 Riyana Karim

What is clear is that while the Canadian health care system has been successful on some fronts such as vaccinating citizens, it is far from a model – it fails to protect those most socially vulnerable.

China’s LGBT Communities: Exploring The Chinese “Gay City”

September 15, 2021November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma

According to Chinese sociologist Wei Wei, Chengdu’s healthy LGBT community is credited to its successful change of “place to space”. Indeed, China’s rapid economic development creates a hotbed for the spread of consumerism, which is especially salient in Chengdu, the beneficiary of the Great Western Development Strategy, which made Chengdu the regional economic development center. One of the many results of consumerism is the emergence of entertainment establishments. However, for people who are oppressed for their identity and would like to meet like-minded people, these establishments are entitled with a different meaning —these places are haven-like spaces in which they can fully express themselves without other people’s judgment and where they can still have fulfilling social lives.

The Flaws in Climate Change Accountability

August 9, 2021 Aakanksha Mathur

The disproportionality in the effects of climate change on the developed and developing world is often regurgitated and self-evident. Little, however, is said about how the countries that self endow themselves as key stakeholders in global policy construction and summits to reduce climate change.

India vs. China: Two Nations’ Struggle For Better Vaccine Diplomacy

July 9, 2021November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma

The Sino-Indian border dispute being at a standstill, the two rising nations are now competing not through violence, but by asserting their power through international influence, such as through vaccine diplomacy. While there are humanitarian and altruistic purposes involved, the political ambition behind the campaign of exporting COVID-19 vaccines to neighbouring countries is worth discussing.

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