Imagine if your government could take your house, your land, and all your private property, and not be required to give you a single cent. This is the fear surrounding South Africa’s Expropriation Act–a bill signed into law by President … Continue reading
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Breaking the Ice: How Trump’s Bid for Greenland is Reigniting American Imperial Ambitions
In the month since Donald Trump took office as President of the United States for the second time, his administration has reignited the flames of American imperialism with rhetoric suggesting territorial ambitions around the globe. Perhaps the most striking example … Continue reading
The EU Braces Itself for Trump’s Global Trade War
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
The Hidden Security Threats of Climate Change: When Risks Become Reality
In the past decade, the world has experienced several security crises that have required serious and immediate action, from the global pandemic in 2020 to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which reaches its 3rd anniversary this year. While it would … Continue reading
Disappearing Data, Rising Risk: Trump’s Attack on Public Health
The United States of America is experiencing an unprecedented constitutional crisis, hurtling toward authoritarianism. While the first Trump administration had officials who acted as safeguards against his authoritarian impulses, such as National Health Advisor Anthony Fauci and FBI Director … Continue reading
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
The Fallout of the U.S. Steel Deal
Nippon Steel, or 日本製鉄株式会社 (Nippon Seitetsu Kabushiki Gaisha), was founded in 1950. It originated from two separate companies, Yahata Iron & Steel Co. and Fuji Iron & Steel Co., both established in 1950. A year later, in 1951, Shin-Fuso Metal … Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Undue Involvement in the 2024 US Election
On October 5th, 2024, videos of Elon Musk frantically jumping up and down on stage at a Trump campaign rally circulated across social media. The billionaire appeared to support the Republican presidential candidate, forming an “X” with his body while … Continue reading
The U.S. and Waste Management: Systemic Change Must Come First
The United States has long been entrenched in capitalist habits of excessive production and single-use consumption. Citizens are conditioned to throw away and prioritize convenience. This is especially ironic given that the nation’s waste management system is not built for … Continue reading