In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu discusses the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong as it reaches its tenth week.
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Second Joint Declaration: The Path Toward Unity
In her latest article, Rija Rasul discusses the second joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, signalling their shared concern for the fate of Christians in the Middle East and the responsibility of Muslim leaders to denounce acts of terror in the name of Islam.
Misogyny Kills: Remember the Montreal Massacre
The École Polytechnique massacre was a horrific crime. It was also the brutal, explicit assertion of an ideology that is usually hidden. Marc Lépine said he was “fighting feminism.” He said he wanted to stop women from “seizing [the advantages] accorded to men.” He said they had ruined his life. Fast-forward 25 years after December 6, 1989. This Read More…
Protests in Egypt: Murder Charges Dropped Against Mubarak
Egyptian court drops murder charges against Hosni Mubarak sparking mass protests.
When Jihadists Return to Knock at your Door
In his latest article Malcolm McEachern discusses an alternative approach to dealing with returning jihadists.
The Serious and Entertaining Sides of the 2014 APEC Summit
The 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Beijing between 10-12 November. Environmental and geopolitical issues, both regional and global, were discussed over the course of 48 hours, and agreements were reached, some of them exceeding expectations. In addition to reaching an agreement on gas emission with U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Read More…
A War for Freedom and Democracy? Remembrance Day and the First World War
Justin Fantauzzo considers the meaning of Remembrance Day and the widening gap between the realities of the First World War and the ceremonies that mark its end.
The Facts: Terrorism in 2013
In her latest article, Rija Rasul explores The Global Terrorism Index 2014 Report, and remarks on some interesting findings.
Terror in the Capital
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the latest attack in a wave of violence that Israeli leaders are struggling to contain.
A Law Meant to be “Misused”
In her latest article, Rija Rasul examines Pakistan’s blasphemy laws and discusses the recent murder of a Christian couple, beaten to death for allegedly desecrating the Quran.