Author

Samuel Bestel

I am a final year Mauritian student at McGill University, pursuing a Joint Honours degree in Political Science and International Development. My current academic interest lies at the intersection of feminist epistemologies and refugee & migration scholarship within the African continent.

Is Mauritius Bracing for the Wrong Crisis?

Samuel Bestel Sep 25, 2026

Climate change is carrying out a slow destruction of the food systems of island states such as Mauritius, making resilience a new survival imperative.
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From Periphery to Player: Africa’s Voice in the Shifting International Order

Samuel Bestel Sep 13, 2025

As global power shifts, Africa is making clear it won’t be sidelined anymore. This article unpacks how the continent is navigating old institutions, forging new alliances, and pushing for real influence in a changing world.
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