The terms “innovation” and “public protection” often find themselves head-to-head in national politics. On September 29th, Governor Gavin Newsom prioritized the former when he vetoed a highly contentious AI bill. The bill, otherwise known as the Safe and Secure Innovation … Continue reading
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The Missing Ayotzinapa 43 and the Militarization of the Public Sphere in Mexico
On the night of September 26, 2014, Mexican municipal police intercepted and opened fire on two buses carrying roughly one hundred students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers College. By the following morning, six people were dead, and 43 others were … Continue reading
“US Port Strikes and the Battle Over Automation in the Workforce”
Shipping plays a pivotal role in global trade, handling approximately 80% of the world’s goods, making it essential for the functioning of the American economy. Disruptions can send shockwaves through supply chains, affecting prices and businesses worldwide. On October … Continue reading
The New But Familiar Face in 10 Downing Street: Keir Starmer’s Labour Government Marks a New Chapter in the Never-ending Crisis of British Capitalism
Tragedy struck England on July 14th during the Euro Finals held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin; as Spain won a decisive victory against England, and subsequently shattered the hopes and dreams of many English fans who were hoping that football … Continue reading
Operation Lone Star: Texas’s Military Response to the US-Mexico Border
In March 2021, the governor of Texas Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star, an ongoing state-run response to the “ongoing crisis” at the Texas border with Mexico. Its official purpose is to “detect and repel illegal crossings, arrest … Continue reading
TikTok Ban in New Caledonia: Democracy in Danger?
On May 13th 2024 social unrest erupted in New Caledonia after the French government announced a revision to the 1998 Noumea Accords. In response to this, on the 15th the French government issued a ban for the … Continue reading
A Solution to Haiti’s Gang Violence Crisis: The Promise and Peril of Foreign Intervention
A proposed solution to Haiti’s armed gang crisis is underway, but how effective will foreign intervention be? Countries such as Kenya and the United States are stepping up to help Haiti crackdown on the armed groups that have taken control … Continue reading
La poussée de l’extrême droite aux élections européennes
Les accords fondateurs de l’Union européenne ont été signés le 25 mars 1957 avec le Traité de Rome, ayant pour but la création d’une entité politique réunissant les États européens à des fins économiques, diplomatiques et culturelles. Depuis, l’Union européenne … Continue reading
Mexico’s Presidential Election: Implications for National Climate Policy
Excerpt: Sheinbaum has come to take his place. For much of her career, Sheinbaum and López Obrador have maintained a close and amicable relationship; some have called him her mentor. Such a relationship raises an important question: will Sheinbaum forge … Continue reading
The Uncertain Future of the EU After the 2024 Parliamentary Elections
From the 6th to the 9th of June, European Union (EU) citizens across all 27 member states gathered in polling stations to vote in the EU Parliamentary elections. With approximately 73% of EU citizens affirming that the EU affects their … Continue reading