Interviews
Hong Kong, Democracy in Peril: Interview with Nathan Law
"When global democracy is in retreat, protesters worldwide can learn from each other when dealing with police brutality, systematic injustice, and tyrannical crackdowns."
Human Rights
Human Rights
A Tale of Two Nomads: Racism and Migrant Labor in the Middle East
"For decades, the distinction between skilled Western and Arab expats and unskilled African and Asian laborers in the Middle East has undermined the sovereignty of workers and generated a culture of racism that permeates the fabric of modern Middle Eastern economies and society."
Finance & Economics
The Stealth of Nations: Informal Work in the 21st Century
"Whether it be powering the Fortune 500 on Wall St or street vendors in Jakarta, informal work is an indispensable reality of the modern economy."
Europe
Color-Blind: Examining France's Approach to Race Policy
"Recently, French protesters took to the streets and social media platforms, exposing the harsh realities of being a minority in a nation that prides itself on its policies of unwavering universalism."
Human Rights
Police Brutality in Nigeria and the #EndSARS Movement
"Undoubtedly, the central theme of the issue is police brutality, but this brutality seems to be fueled by the major generational and ideological gap that exists in Nigerian society."
Employment & Immigration
Non-Existent Humans: How Stateless Persons are Forced to Work Informally
"Capitalizing on human defenselessness renders informal labor possible at the expense of stateless persons, particularly in newly industrialized countries in Southeast Asia like Malaysia."
Asia
Rape in Bangladesh: An Epidemic Turn of Sexual Violence
"The rape epidemic is the naked reflection of the ill state and social systems of Bangladesh."
Human Rights
Love Them, Fear Them, Revere Them: Women in Political Movements
"Behind the scenes, women have been historically stepping up to lead and organize mass movements that not only progress their country’s political agenda but also aid in changing their roles in society."
Human Rights
Adrift, Alone, and Far from Home: The Human Side of the Global Maritime Industry
"As long as the world continues to rely on the conveniences made possible by shipping, governments and individuals everywhere should start considering the adverse conditions that maritime workers face."
Employment & Immigration
Modern Day Slavery: the Kafala System in Lebanon
"Two hundred and fifty thousand workers under the Kafala system in Lebanon are currently struggling to survive in an exploitative system."
Energy & Environment
The Hypocrisy of Demanding Moderation from Indigenous Communities
First Nations communities in Canada have long been told to live a "moderate livelihood" while industry consumes vast quantities of resources. What does this mean for them, and for Indigenous communities worldwide?
Asia
Central Asian Spring
"Safe to say, Turkmenistan may be a ticking time bomb, and the situation in neighboring Kyrgyzstan may either light the fuse or simply add more tonnage to the explosion that’s to come."