Carlos Abarca examines the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the international community’s involvement in the matter.
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 2/2)
In part two, Piotr Zulauf continues his discussion of Japan’s strategic stance, starting with the new National Defense Program Guidelines. Another policy initiative undertaken by Abe has been the establishment of National Defense Program Guidelines (NDPG) alongside the NSS. While the NSS deals with issues of grey zones and their dangers, the NDPG outlines Japan’s Read More…
Worst Ever Ebola Outbreak Occurring in West Africa
Alex Grigg examines the increasingly troubling Ebola outbreak in Western Africa.
Destruction and Security: Favelas in Brazil
Corinne Stancescu looks at the phenomenon of favelas in Brazil and how the government is responding to them.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 1/2)
In part one of a two part series, Piotr Zulauf examines the changing image of the Japanese military.
Curbing Child Marriage: Moving beyond lip service?
Pakistan is taking steps to eliminate child marriage with new legislation and ID cards, prompting backlash from Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology.
Dawn of the Muslim Superhero
Following the release of the Ms. Marvel comic series, James Keeling gives us an overview of the slowly emerging “Muslim Superhero”.
Taliban Kidnap Video: Canadian-American Couple Plea for Their Rescue
Samantha Di Santo discusses the recent release of a video showing a Canadian-American couple imprisoned by the Taliban.
Washington Redskins and the Misrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the Mainstream Media
Carlos Abarca denounces society’s unrealistic and forced portrayal of indigenous peoples in the mainstream media.
New Canadian Prostitution Laws: Skirting Around Bedford?
Ashley Boyes discusses the new proposed prostitution legislation in Canada.