Sexual Violence: A Weapon of War in the DRC
In the DRC, especially within armed groups and government military troops, it is seen as an inherent part of the…
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The Bangladesh Liberation War: A Forgotten Question of Genocide
The 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War has largely slipped out of public awareness, and the events which occurred still…
Automobiles and Authoritarians
President El-Sisi’s gambit to address Cairo’s traffic woes is bold and sorely needed. It is also fundamentally…
Poland’s Recent Abortion Ban
Poland's recent ruling to pass a near-total ban on abortion is highlighting a divide in society between the…
The Asymmetric Power Dynamic of Temporary Foreign Workers
The temporary foreign workers program is an often unnoticed sector within Canadian employment. It is a complex maze…
Congo, Coltan, Conflict: How the digital boom fueled conflict in Congo
In November 2020, the country received global attention as #CongoIsBleeding aimed to spread awareness of both the…
Voluntourism: You Should Not Be Here
"Voluntourism" is a form of international volunteering that has flourished since the 1990s. It is promoted by…
Qualified Immunity: Law enforcements’ unjustifiable constitutional shield
A right is only "clearly established" when a court has previously held an officer accountable for violating the…
Amnesty International and Their Overseas Challenges
Despite efforts to promote itself as impartial, Amnesty International is nonetheless criticized alongside other…
Pick Your Poison: How the Electoral College Left Voters With Donald Trump and Joe…
The choice between Donald Trump and Joe Biden exposes glaring issues inherent to the American electoral system.