Since 2011, the Syrian diaspora has grown at a rapid and unprecedented rate. Approximately 6.7 million Syrians have been displaced externally due to ongoing internal conflict, forcing adaptation and unfamiliarity into the daily lives of millions. Dialogue surrounding the severity … Continue reading
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The Zaatari Camp: Finding Permanence in a Temporary Solution
In the dry deserts of Jordan, a city of white caravans has taken shape. The Zaatari Camp, otherwise known as the largest refugee camp in the Middle East, stands out prominently in its 5.5 square kilometers of white shelters against … Continue reading
Hezbollah-Israël : L’autre guerre au Moyen-Orient
« Un projet parallèle à leur génocide à Gaza » : voici comment l’écrivain Raja Farah, mieux connu sous son pseudonyme @ohmyhappiness, décrit les offensives d’Israël dans le sud du Liban. Cette phrase capte l’essence de la situation : les … Continue reading
Corruption and Bad Governance: How the Türkiye Earthquakes Could Have Been Prevented
On February 6, 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria, destroying all in their path and taking more than 45,000 lives in Türkiye alone. In Türkiye, more than 160,000 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged. Earthquakes … Continue reading
Canada’s Selective Sympathy for Refugees
The Canadian government has undoubtedly shown much more support through their immigration policies to Ukraine than they have shown to ‘third world’ refugees.
Candid – Episode 4: Lesser of Two Evils Bop
Join Alex and Helia for a discussion on the Biden presidency, recent attacks on Syria, and whether this is the "lesser of two evils".
The “Lesser of Two Evils” in U.S. Foreign Policy: Biden and the Middle East
The recent airstrike on Syria shows that perhaps, when it comes to US foreign policy in the Middle East, the Biden administration might be an 'evil' in disguise.