Human Rights
Female Syrian Refugee Rights: Women As The New Leaders of Syrian Society
As Western nations focus on facilitating Syrian refugee relocation initiatives, support specific to female refugees has been overlooked.
Human Rights
Public Health
American Hegemony, and What It Means for Abortion Rights Around the World
Globalization has brought America to the forefront in tech innovation, pop-culture, and private enterprise. In recent years, President Donald Trump and his administration have promoted America’s place as a global leader and supporter of anti-abortion initiatives that threaten women’s autonomy over their own bodies. During the 74th U.
Human Rights
Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women in Canada
Indigenous activists have been voicing the words, “We are still here!” as part of the resistance against enduring colonial practices and beliefs that have attempted to subjugate and even eliminate Indigenous peoples in the Americas. Colonial and post-colonial governments have tried to silence this statement by any means, such as
Energy & Environment
The Waiapi Tribe: The Protectors of the Amazon Rainforest
This year, illegal deforestation fines in Brazil were the lowest they have been in over a decade [https://psmag.com/environment/brazils-government-is-gutting-environmental-protections-from-the-inside] despite deforestation rates continually increasing in the country. In fact, in May 2019 [https://psmag.com/environment/brazils-government-is-gutting-environmental-protections-from-the-inside] , an area the size of New York City was illegally
Human Rights
The International Response to the Venezuelan Presidency Crisis
Who is the president of Venezuela? The question seems straightforward, but a deep dive into the Venezuelan political landscape reveals just the opposite. Two political leaders — Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro — have each laid claim to the presidency and are currently battling for domestic and international recognition of their authority.
Asia
Why Myanmar’s Military Targets the Rohingya: The Politics of Slaughter
The reason for China’s support of the Kachin and the Kokang is relatively simple—doing so serves the Chinese government’s political interests.
Asia
Threat from Tibet? Systematic Repression of Tibetan Buddhism in China
Practically speaking, Tibetan Buddhists pose no immediate threat to the Chinese government’s prerogatives in Tibet, as any protests in the region are swiftly quashed by Chinese security forces.
Human Rights
Human Trafficking Under the Guise of Football
In 2009, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights warned against the “modern slave trade” being created with young African football players.
Science & Technology
Computers Over Concrete: How Technology Will Revamp Immigration and Security Systems
As more and more of our daily activities go digital in the name of efficiency, industries have learnt to leverage technology for it benefits, but one sector could benefit from technological integration now more than ever–border security.
Asia
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s "War on drugs"
Duterte may well find that domestic or international efforts for justice for the drug war killings may derail that goal.
Asia
Aung San Suu Kyi's Ultimate Test
The message must be clear: the ultimate test for Myanmar’s new government is not its ability to pursue its own interests, but how it treats its most vulnerable.
Asia
What the Death of Islam Karimov Means for Uzbekistan and Central Asia
His rule was often mired by reports of human rights violations and declarations of autocratic power to squash any political opposition.