By: Hannah Styffe
Hannah Styffe
Unveiled and Free: Facing Afghan Democracy
Following Rula Ghani condemnation of the burqa, Hannah Styffe argues how Afghanistan’s first lady is making a political stance, covering much more than the debate over appropriate attire.
Steppe into Antebellum Uzbekistan
Hannah Styffe examines forced labour in Uzbekistan and its relations to the country’s booming cotton industry.
Let Them Eat Cake: Grace Mugabe and the Political Realities of Being a Dictator’s Wife
Hannah Styffe examines Zimbabwe’s shaky political landscape and the consequences derived from Mugabe’s unchecked fiscal privileges.
Ottawa Shooting Will Leave Canada Shaken but Not Shattered
Hannah Styffe reflects on the tragic event which took place in the nation’s capital, and why it should make us all feel more grateful for being Canadian.
Off With Your Head: Why the Brutal Killings Conducted By IS are the Norm, Not the Exception in Many Developing Countries
Hannah Styffe explains how the violence projected by IS mirrors similar political structures around the world.
Dear Prime Minister Harper: You’ve Committed Canada to the Fight Against ISIS. Now What?
In her latest article, Hannah Styffe weighs in on the debate over Canada’s involvement in Iraq and Syria.
The Curious Case of Gulnara Karimova: From Uzbek “Princess” to Political Prisoner
In her latest article, Hannah Styffe examines how the fall from grace of Uzbekistan’s first daughter offers a rare insight of the inner workings of one of the world’s most secretive states.
Female Leadership in Security and Defence Sectors: an Interview with Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky
Hannah Styffe sits down with Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky to discuss the role of women today within Canadian security and defence industries.
Women in combat roles and the importance of allowing female soldiers the opportunity to fight on the front lines
Hannah Styffe argues why allowing female soldiers in the U.S. army the opportunity to fight on the front lines is long overdue.