Trump’s tariff announcements and the threat of an impending global trade war not only have significant impacts on North America and China but could have major consequences for the European Union as well. On February 1, Trump signed three … Continue reading
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Oh, Canada: The Larger Picture Behind Canadians Fans Booing the U.S. Anthem at Hockey Games
On February 1 at the Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wilds hockey game, the crowd erupted into loud boos as the United States (U.S.) national anthem played over the speakers. Similar scenes unfolded that same weekend at the Vancouver Canucks and … Continue reading
Tariff Tango: The U.S. and Canada’s Costly Dance
The trade relationship between the United States (U.S.) and Canada has taken a sharp turn for the worse following a new wave of tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. The U.S. government recently announced a 25% tariff on all Canadian … Continue reading
Incertitude Politique, une Perspective sur la Transition de Pouvoir en Syrie
Après plus d’un demi-siècle de règne de la famille Assad en Syrie, le pays a connu un tournant majeur le 8 décembre, avec la fuite du président Bachar Al-Assad vers la Russie, marquant la fin de son régime autoritaire. Cette … Continue reading
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, 81% of surveyed registered voters rated the economy as very important to their vote, ranking it above other issues like immigration, healthcare, and foreign policy. Vice-president Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump sought to … Continue reading
IMF Loans: A Blessing or Curse?
In recent times, Pakistan has been recently struggling with crippling economic issues, often on the brink of financial collapse, only to be bailed out by an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan. The most recent US$7 billion loan agreement mirrors the … Continue reading
Conflit d’influence : la communauté international attise la guerre civile au Soudan
La guerre civile au Soudan se poursuit, 17 mois après le début du conflit opposant le Général Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commandant de l’armée soudanaise, et son rival, le leader des Forces de Soutien Rapide, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, surnommé « Hemedti … Continue reading
Climate Change: The Social and Environmental Impacts of Popular Culture
Rapid technological advancements marked the rise of media’s steadfast growth—a vital application in shaping popular culture—transforming our communication, socialization, and knowledge exchange approaches. In particular, the emergence of media platforms has dramatically influenced society by contributing to the vitality and … Continue reading
Les JO : Atouts ou dangers pour l’économie et l’écologie?
Attendus depuis plusieurs années et préparés depuis de longs mois, les Jeux olympiques (JO) arrivent enfin à Paris cet été et les Français sont mitigés quant à leur impact. Si au début les effets semblaient être positifs, au fur et … Continue reading
Learning From the Past: Canada’s War in Afghanistan and The Detainee Scandal
The 2009 detainee scandal in Canada evidenced how the government and military officials were informed of the inhumane treatment of detainees in Afghanistan but rejected and overlooked the numerous reports. When the media eventually brought the issue to light, it … Continue reading