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Learning From the Past: Canada’s War in Afghanistan and The Detainee Scandal

Learning From the Past: Canada’s War in Afghanistan and The Detainee Scandal

March 25, 2024March 19, 2024 Shannon Tse

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

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COP28 : Un tournant dans la lutte climatique ou un théâtre de conflits d’intérêts?

COP28 : Un tournant dans la lutte climatique ou un théâtre de conflits d’intérêts?

February 23, 2024February 19, 2024 Yara Daher

Le changement climatique se dresse comme le défi le plus colossal et le plus pressant de notre siècle, une crise planétaire qui transcende les frontières, les cultures et les économies. Dérivé des activités humaines, principalement de la combustion des énergies … Continue reading

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Cryptocurrency and Development

Cryptocurrency and Development

February 21, 2024February 18, 2024 Anvita Dattatreya

Imagine a day in the near future, going to a store, reaching the self-checkout kiosk, and using Amazon-issued currency to buy your favourite snack. This may sound far-fetched, but with cryptocurrency and digital currencies taking off, there is a possibility … Continue reading

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Smart Home Technologies: Reinforcing Dated, Repressive Gender Roles

Smart Home Technologies: Reinforcing Dated, Repressive Gender Roles

December 15, 2023December 8, 2023 Shannon Tse

Despite women’s growing presence in the workforce, many continue to encounter difficulties balancing work inside and outside the home. Yet, in light of the widespread implementation of smart home technologies used in households today, marketed as “Digital Housekeepers,” … Continue reading

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Oil Economies: A Regressive Journey for Women’s Rights

Oil Economies: A Regressive Journey for Women’s Rights

November 30, 2023November 28, 2023 Emma Benoudiz

As we continue the battle for equal rights, the negative consequences oil economies pose on gender relations cannot be ignored. Globally, the oil industry has created an impediment to the participation of women in the workforce. With a high dependence … Continue reading

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The Dilemma of Lithium Onshoring

The Dilemma of Lithium Onshoring

November 14, 2023October 31, 2023 Emma Benoudiz

The growing escalation of climate change gives no choice but for the necessity of a global green shift through the use of renewable energy and sustainable practices. To facilitate this transition, countries publish a critical mineral list to guide policy … Continue reading

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Le duel des géants : Pétroyuan menace l’hégémonie du pétrodollar

Le duel des géants : Pétroyuan menace l’hégémonie du pétrodollar

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Yara Daher

Le pétrole, souvent qualifié d’« or noir », occupe une place centrale dans la géopolitique mondiale. Sa maîtrise et son contrôle déterminent non seulement la prospérité économique d’un pays, mais aussi son influence et sa puissance sur la scène internationale. … Continue reading

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La France, Passerelle décisive entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis

La France, Passerelle décisive entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis

June 22, 2023April 27, 2023 Augustin Bilaine

Depuis le début du deuxième mandat de Xi Jinping, les relations sino-françaises connaissent une période que l’on pourrait qualifier de lune de miel. Non seulement les deux acteurs ont des intérêts en commun (lutter contre l’hégémonie économique des Etats-Unis, promouvoir … Continue reading

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L’hypocrisie Américaine dans son Discours Environnemental

L’hypocrisie Américaine dans son Discours Environnemental

April 10, 2023April 11, 2023 Yara Daher

Quel est le plus grand défi auquel est confrontée notre génération ? Le changement climatique.

En raison de l’accroissement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dues à l’activité humaine, la température moyenne de la planète a augmenté de … Continue reading

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Higher Education for Women in Afghanistan: A Sensitive Subject

Higher Education for Women in Afghanistan: A Sensitive Subject

February 18, 2023February 17, 2023 Mayah Esmail

The war on women’s rights and bodies has been ongoing for decades, but in some places, the battle is worse than in others. On December 20, 2022, another heavy loss occurred in the progression of women’s rights as the Taliban … Continue reading

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