The Americas
"My sense is that the only way we can adopt progressive policy is if we have a strong economy that provides the foundation for funding. That is the unfinished business of my work in office," said Morneau reflecting on his time in Canada's Trudeau Cabinet.
The Americas
470 candidates running for 470 seats, all unopposed, all running under the same party—the Communist Party of Cuba. Voters, without options, have increasingly abstained from recent elections and referendums. The Cuban election participation rate for the March 2023 national elections hit a record low.
Law & Diplomacy
"Due to the governments’ lack of urgency and failure to implement change, international legal institutions have been brought in to help condemn and combat femicide in Latin America."
Agriculture
"Colombia’s banana republic provides an ideal example for evaluating how non-state actors can also engage in imperialistic power. Analyzing the United Fruit Company’s presence offers useful insight into the nature of the geopolitical influence of non-state actors."
The Americas
"Although the project’s benefits are clear to many, opposition has arisen from environmentalists, archeologists, political leaders, and everyday Mexican citizens."
The Americas
Despite the rise of women’s empowerment and protection groups, as well as changing cultural and identity trends, the Dominican Republic is still fighting a battle against the violent machismo attitude ingrained in the culture and children’s upbringings.
Democracy
Latin American socialism has enjoyed popular support since the 1990s; many see it as a path to economic growth and equality. This article examines the state and future of leftism in the region, using the Peruvian political crisis of 2022 as a lens.
The Americas
The economic situation in Argentina has been so prolonged that citizens are indecisive about which political party would best help the issue. With inflation reaching record highs, voters are debating if the incumbent can solve the problem or if new leadership is needed to restore economic stability.
The Americas
"The US Congress has continued to fund the crisis in Ukraine while neglecting the issues of Venezuela. However, it is not only the United States that has completely shifted focus."
Asia
"As Africa and Latin America experience rapid population growth and urbanization, the Singapore-Dubai model offers a powerful framework to build flourishing cities in underdeveloped parts of the world."
Democracy
“The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshiped.” Over 40 years after the 15th Prime Minister of Canada's bold statement on the Crown Canada is still searching for a path beyond the monarchy.
The Americas
US-China competition has long influenced the global development landscape. For Latin America, a region with a long history of foreign intervention, it is especially important that the major powers tread carefully.