Julia Baldesarra discusses how the “entrepreneurial city” and attracting global investors to the metro-region can create local implications.
Society
Economic Growth in the DPRK: What Private Sector?
Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital city, is quickly becoming the playground of the world’s most isolated country. Despite sanctions banning imports and financial transactions into North Korea, third-party companies and Chinese middle-men ensure that shop fronts are kept stocked with a variety of foreign and luxury goods. The city itself has been restructured as well, with Read More…
Health and Development: A Human Rights-Based Approach
Deika Mohamed examines the development of how we view health in terms of human rights and points to a bright future for the right-to-health movement.
Waking Up to Climate Change: The Impact of Global Warming on the Coffee Industry
Tina Bouffet discusses the impact of climate change on coffee plantations and economies in the developing world.
A History of Occupation: Canada and the Algonquin Land Claim
Steven Chadwick examines the legality of the Algonquin land claim with reference to both Canadian statute and case law.
Medical Tourism: Alarming Alternative or Sustainable Solution?
Tina Bouffet examines the medical tourism industry and whether or not it constitutes the future of healthcare.
Tearing up Thailand
Protesters clash following Yingluck Shinawatra’s impeachment. Can the current caretaker administration keep the country under control until the elections?
Using Sport to Foster Development
Julia Baldesarra discusses how sports can be used to foster development in disadvantaged communities.
Bitcoin: A Look at the Controversial Cryptocurrency
Kyle Chatterson takes a look at what bitcoin is, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why some think it could change the world.
UKIP and the Meaning of Right-Wing Populism in 2014
Daniel Troup discusses the predicted success of the controversial UK Independence Party in the upcoming EU elections.