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How Does Claiming Asylum in Canada Even Work?
Deciding to seek asylum is complicated, both practically and emotionally. Designing a system to receive asylum…
Is Italy Harbouring the Next European Economic Crisis?
On the evening of September 27th, Italy’s The League and Five Star Movement coalition government announced a new…
Here There Be Pirates: The Rise of Illicit Economies in…
The rise of pirates off of the coast of Venezuela is evidence of the state's economic breakdown. As Venezuelans try…
Debt, Language-rights Dispute and a New Party on the…
Much like America’s Midwest “fly-over” states, New Brunswick is colloquially known as a “drive-through” province.…
An Old Trick With a New Look: The Vancouver Model of…
Vancouver’s real estate market, it’s ever rising prices, and under-the-table cash pay-offs play a central role in…
In Lebanon, the Only Way Forward is Compromise
There is a saying in Lebanese politics—If you think you understand Lebanon, it is because someone has not explained…
The Observer: As EU elections near, Macron looks to…
This article was originally published by The Observer on Tuesday, October 23rd 2018. This article is a part of the…
A Woman’s Place is in a Body Bag
CW: Sexual Violence, Abuse
On September 3rd, a second-year Rongo University student, Sharon Otieno, was declared…
On Finding Yourself through DNA Testing
We all build an idea of what it means to be “me” through our roots.
A few days ago, Massachusetts Senator…
The Double Standards of Diplomacy, from West to East
In late 2017, Belgium announced that it would be sending a female ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Her Excellency…
Tunisia and Egypt: a Tale of Two Militaries?
Tunisia and Egypt are two of the most important and influential countries in the Middle Eastern and North African…
Typhoon Ompong: Lessons Finally Learned?
Typhoons are a consistent occurrence that devastates countries like the Philippines every year, yet government…