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Tag: colonialism

The Palestinian Apartheid: Rising Violence and the Possibility of a Third Intifada

The Palestinian Apartheid: Rising Violence and the Possibility of a Third Intifada

March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing and intricate issue that has been ongoing for over seven decades. The conflict is rooted in the struggle for land and resources in the region after the British government directed the immigration of Jewish … Continue reading

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Through the Looking Glass: A Reflection on the Pre-Colonial Mirage

Through the Looking Glass: A Reflection on the Pre-Colonial Mirage

February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 Gabriel Fanchini

Nsuo a edo wo na eko w’ahina mu

In the Akan language of Twi, “Only the water that was meant for you, enters your pot.”

The consensus in Africa has been that the allocation of power, resources, and attention has … Continue reading

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Abolishing the British Monarchy: A Step Towards Ending Racism in Canada

Abolishing the British Monarchy: A Step Towards Ending Racism in Canada

November 21, 2022November 16, 2022 Jenna Hicks

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

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

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.

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A Struggle For Acceptance: The Lingering Impacts of Colonialism on the LGBQT+ Community in Africa

A Struggle For Acceptance: The Lingering Impacts of Colonialism on the LGBQT+ Community in Africa

April 8, 2021November 10, 2021 Emily Duecker
The current restrictions on both the rights and protections of the LGBTQ+ community as seen with the closing of the centre in Ghana only contribute to a climate of intolerance and enforces colonial-era ideas on the norms of sexuality.

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Contemplating Contemporary Colonialism: Making sense of China’s Increasing Investment and Influence in Africa

Contemplating Contemporary Colonialism: Making sense of China’s Increasing Investment and Influence in Africa

February 19, 2020November 10, 2021 Laurence Campanella
While Europe has long been Africa’s biggest investor, China’s increasingly assertive investment portfolio over the last three decades has forcefully challenged the status quo.

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Language as a Weapon of Imperialism: A Comparative Case Study Between Canada and Korea

Language as a Weapon of Imperialism: A Comparative Case Study Between Canada and Korea

January 20, 2020November 10, 2021 Joy Kwak and Laurence Campanella
Forcible assimilation is not a mechanism of national cohesion, it is a weapon of erasure.

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