Misbah Lalani - Catalyst

The Threatening Secrecy Behind China’s Loan Provisions

May 11, 2021February 16, 2022 Misbah Lalani

China's increasing secrecy around loan payment demands further investigation. China’s perpetual lack of accountability must be addressed, and the power contained in this wealthy nation must be checked.

The Curiosities Behind the Escalation of Violence in Northwestern Africa

April 24, 2021November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

As African countries attempt to constantly recover and reduce the eminence of violence, global actors and surrounding communities must begin to jointly address it.

The Silenced Kashmiri Narrative

March 26, 2021November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

The feelings and livelihoods of the Kashmiri people have been constantly disrupted and compromised by fighting between India and Pakistan. Civilians of Kashmir are pawns in the hands of these armed, nuclear powers.

Brexit: An Accident Waiting to Happen?

February 23, 2021November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

However, it is hard to paint a complete picture at the moment, as Brexit is still new. The prospect of new opportunities may eventually compensate for the present difficulties. It is possible that the Pacific trade bloc will provide opportunities to firms that have been affected in the short run by Brexit, and may even help industries grow. Britain’s efforts to improve their external relations provides hope that Brexit may turn out to be a good call after all.

Liberté, égalité, fraternité?

December 22, 2020November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

Reports of terrorist acts often plant biased rhetoric and paint the Muslim population as a whole in a violent and ruthless light. There is no undermining the severity of these attacks, however it is not uncommon for them to serve as a contribution to the common narrative depicting the Islamic religion as one with savage inclinations. Rather than painting the attacks as isolated anomalies, media outlets often use them to feed into an ever present mentality of bigotry, something that the Muslim community has had to work in one way or another, to prove themselves separate from.

Grappling With the Surge of Gender Violence During COVID-19

December 10, 2020November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

Activism in the realm of women’s rights and more specifically in prevention and treatment of violence towards women is an arena that must be tackled from multiple angles. Gendered violence is an age-old problem that cannot be solved in one fell swoop. Rather, one must recognize the severity and depth of the issue in order to properly act.

Collaboration vs. Isolation: The Coronavirus Vaccine

November 17, 2020November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

The picture of positive cooperation between nations takes on quite a different character in the United States. US decisions regarding international distribution and development of the vaccine have been extremely unclear. Although President Trump claims that the US is open to partnership, many of his actions directly contradict these seemingly inclusive claims.

The Impending Water Crisis Along the World’s Longest River

October 14, 2020November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

The sense of urgency and stubbornness both countries have displayed amidst this power struggle is a result of an inherent pride in identity. A sense of nationalism serves as both a unifying force within the countries for their respective causes, as well as a driver of animosity between them.