Dig Deeper: Basic Income
In this episode of Dig Deeper, host Ashwin Nair looks at the Basic Income debate in two countries: India and Canada. Dr Sarath Davala, the Vice-President of Basic Income Earth Network and Coordinator of the India Network for Basic Income…
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Europe et États-Unis: je t’aime moi non plus.
Le 31 janvier 2020, Donald Trump lève les restrictions sur l’usage de mines antipersonnelles dans l’armée américaine, en dépit des accords internationaux. Cette initiative a suscité le désaveu des responsables européens pour qui « leur…
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Conservative Leadership Race Points to Systemic Barriers for Women in Politics
Of the eight hopefuls, both female candidates have so far struggled to be taken seriously, pointing to barriers within the Conservative Party, and Canadian politics at large, that inhibit women from attaining power.
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Jusqu’où la Charte québécoise protège-t-elle nos libertés?
La Charte québécoise saura-t-elle se protéger contre elle-même?
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East Africa’s Locust Outbreak and the Shortcomings of the International Donor Community
Until the international community is able to mobilize resources to swiftly address issues facing developing countries in the same manner by which they approach wealthier nations, long-term objectives for development and growth will continue…
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Bobi Wine: An Unlikely Challenge to Status Quo Power in Uganda
"As Wine campaigns to upend what he argues is a fundamentally unjust government, President Museveni will look to stop his progress at every turn. Election day next February will be a referendum, not only on Museveni’s tight grip on…
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Trump’s One-Sided Middle East Peace Plan: Real Path or Dead End?
Undoubtedly, both Palestinians and Israelis must be central and equal partners in the regional peace process rather than bystanders as decisions affecting their lives and identities are made on their behalf.
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The Imperialist Basis for Modern Foreign Policy in the Name of Feminism
It is more imperative than ever to examine the seemingly benign facades of feminist ideals and the potential for hypocrisy and real dangers associated with imperialism.
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Facing India’s Legacy of Colourism
Colourism refers to prejudice against individuals with a dark skin tone. In India, it is reflected in many parts of society, from advertisements on billboards to lyrics in songs to household anecdotes. It can manifest itself in very…
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Dig Deeper: Should the police be abolished?
In this first episode of Dig Deeper, host Ashwin Nair talks to Alex S. Vitale, Professor of Sociology at Brooklyn College and author of the book "The End of Policing" on the impact of police brutality on marginalized communities in…
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