Carlos Abarca discusses how global events such as the FIFA 2014 World Cup could threaten Canada’s multicultural patriotism.
Society
Somalia’s Invisible Crisis
Vanita Thind discusses the crisis of sexual violence in Somalia.
Disaster Relief: A Vital Role of Canada’s Reserve Forces
Shahryar Pasandideh analyzes an oft-overlooked aspect of Canada’s reserve forces: Disaster relief.
Internet Censorship & the Introduction of 3G/4G networks in Pakistan
James Keeling discusses Pakistan’s strict internet censorship in light of the country’s recent introduction of 3G/4G networks.
United Nations Goes Bollywood for its New Music Video Defending Gay Rights in India
Carlos Abarca discusses LGBT rights in India in light of the recent election and the UN’s new music video on the topic.
Decreasing rainfall: a catalyst for increased conflict in North Africa?
Daniel Woodburn discusses the link between erratic rainfall patterns and propensity for conflict in North Africa.
Brazil’s World Cup Woes
With just a week to go before the 2014 World Cup, Kareem El-Assal looks at why Brazil is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Revisiting Canada’s September 2012 Decision to Cut Ties to Iran
Following Foreign Minister John Baird’s recent comments on Iran, calling it the main threat to international peace, Kareem El-Assal looks back at the Harper government’s September 2012 decision to cut ties with Iran.
UN Report highlights Canada’s successes and failures in protecting indigenous peoples’ rights
Aylin Manduric summarises and evaluates Canada’s recent efforts towards the protection of Aboriginal peoples’ rights.
Promised Land or Apartheid State: Israeli Settlements & International Law – Part 2 of 2
In Part II, Steven Chadwick discusses the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank with reference to the Fourth Hague Convention in addition to several UN Security Council Resolutions.