Climate Change In The 21st Century; Climate Refugees
Over the last century, climate change has significantly contributed to the mass displacement of people. These people are defined as climate refugees who have been forced to leave their homes due to climate change. In the face of these environmental threats, people feel that they have no choice but to
One In Six Latin American Youths Left Work Since Pandemic’s Start
Recent reports have shown that one in six young adults across Latin America and the Caribbean, mainly aged 18 to 29, have left work since the pandemic has begun. This is due to several issues in the labour market around specialization, lower wages, and poverty. According to a report done
The Water Crisis In Jackson, Mississippi And The Remnants Of Housing Discrimination
Intense winter storms hit the southern region of the United States this winter. Areas of Texas were most severely hit, with millions left without power for over a month. Many of the southern states involved experienced unprecedented low temperatures and heavy snowfalls. The winter storms in Jackson, Mississippi, caused the
Biden And Ukraine: Unwavering Support Or Rhetorical Game?
US foreign policy was tumultuous under Donald Trump. It isolated itself from its allies and principles. Since the Euromaidan protests in 2013, Ukraine has been eagerly approaching the US and western countries. It is also strategically critical for the US/NATO-Russia rivalry in Eastern Europe. However, the Trump administration mistreats the
COVID 19 In Southeastern Europe: Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation, And Concerns
Over the past year, southeastern Europe has been deeply affected by the COVID public health emergency on various fronts, including the economy, the political environment, and society as a whole. This crisis has led to growing calls for economic reopening, growing resistance to public health measures, and an eagerness to
Battleground Bengal: The Eclipse Of Harmony And Rise Of Identity Politics
As Bengal goes to the polls, identity politics shaped by undemocratic mobilization have transformed the electoral venture into an unhealthy battleground. When the Congress was marginalized in the aftermath of the turbulent 70’s, the Left Front dominated West Bengal’s political ambience until the Trinamool Congress (T.M.C.) emerged in 2011, ending
Three Years After A4P, Empowering Women In Peacekeeping Remains Top Priority
Within the United Nations, peacekeeping is one of the most effective tools for promoting and maintaining international peace and security. However, U.N. peacekeeping faces numerous challenges to effective implementation, undermining its ability to deliver on its mandates and contribute to long-term, sustainable peace. Of these challenges, the direct participation of
Ethiopia: Political Conflict Gives Rise To Civil War
Attacks between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (T.P.F.L.), a political party established in the north Ethiopian region of Tigray, are growing into an increasingly dangerous civil war. The conflict began to unfold when Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in
Critical Action For Syria’s Brighter Future
It is no secret that Syria has had a long and complicated history, with its conflicts stretching across ten years with no apparent solution on the horizon. The Syrian Civil War, which has completely devastated the entire country and its neighbours, is a complex conflict that involves several nations, rebel
Turkey Raises Issue Of Uyghur Genocide With Chinese Minister
On March 25th, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu raised the issue of Uyghur Muslims during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This followed several protests against the horrid treatment of the ethnic group in the Chinese autonomous region of Xinjiang. Over 1,000 protestors had gathered in the Turkish capital
The Challenges Surrounding The Displacement Of The Rohingya People
Since August 2017, the world has watched as the Rohingya were forced to flee a humanitarian crisis, military violence, and what the United Nations has called an active genocide. The international community has since questioned if this group will ever be able to return home. The Rohingya are no stranger
Indonesian Schoolgirls “Bullied” Into Religious Clothing
In Indonesia, schoolgirls are often forced or bullied into religious dress codes, despite the national motto of “unity in diversity.” The country is known for having a diverse population from numerous backgrounds and has claimed to celebrate those differences. However, Indonesia has the largest Islamic population in the entire world,
Tit-For-Tat Sanctions: A New Age For Chinese-Western Relations?
A furious spat of sanctions between Chinese and Western governments has thrown global diplomatic ties into question. These sanctions mark the beginning of Biden’s tough stance on China, a position which has been closely followed by the likes of the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union, who have seen
Britain Imposes Sanctions On Chinese Officials Amidst Xinjiang Human Rights Violations
On March 22nd, Britain sanctioned four Chinese officials and a state security body regarding human rights abuses against the Uyghur community in Xinjiang. The sanctions come as part of a widespread effort by Western powers to pressure Beijing into compliance. According to Reuters, the United States declared new sanctions on
“Epidemic Of Violence” Continues Against Environmental Defenders
On March 22nd, Honduran environmental defender Carlos Cerros was shot and killed in front of his children near the city of San Antonio, Intibucá. Cerros was a representative of the Indigenous Lenca people and the president of a local advocacy group, United Communities. His murder is the latest in a
