World Politics

This is a long conflict between the two narratives. The Palestinians want to preserve their story and national identity through cultural actions, while the Israeli occupation authorities try to undermine this narrative and establish it in its place - also through art and culture.

May 13th 2021, Glasgow: A local protest stopped a Home Office effort to deport asylum seekers. The police were called and released the men back into the community.

A national flag is a designed piece of cloth which typically attached to a flagpole and is used to represent a country. This article is all about the top 10 best-designed national flags in the world.

An overview of the seven decades of the Sino-Indian border conflict.

An overview of the civil war in the Ethiopian region of Tigray.

The whole story: Points of contention between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia over the Al Nahda Dam. What do Egypt and Sudan want from Ethiopia? What are the solutions and who has the right to control them?

Drug king Pablo Escobar imported hippopotamuses for his private zoo; now they are creating havoc.

Crime and corruption in China is nothing new however it's been an ongoing problem.

Is Putin the new neo-Nazi and White supremacists hero? It seems that in the last five years, Putin, the leader of Russia has emerged as someone admired by many White supremacist groups as well as courted by Trump, an American president often accused of aligning with similar ideologies.

This article explores how the youth unemployment rate in Africa leads to social malaise and political instability.

Government and regulatory bodies must be able to strike the balance between the formulation of policies that are intended to increase the coverage and delivery of health services; and enforcing regulatory controls that limit the spread of harmful medical practices which impair the quality of care.

Learn about Kenya's first four presidents: Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta.

The Local Content Policy framework of 2010 that was set up by the Nigerian government to generate and retain local value has been in operation for a decade. This article seeks to dissect the framework, its advantages, its shortcomings and where the Nigerian state stands one decade later.

Passaris' words have not been received well by Kenyans. Many have lashed out on social media, while others went out on the streets to demonstrate. Some agreed with her, some expressed disgust and anger, and some Kenyans feel there is a need for judicial intervention.

Just before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan headed to Moscow to meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, armed factions with Turkish artillery and missile support launched attacks on several axes in the rural areas of Aleppo and Idlib, apparently in an attempt to achieve gains.

Young children learn faster than Doug Ford and his government. In the Ford government's battle with educator unions, there have been a few lies here and there, including statements regarding the Vaughan Working Families group and texts to Doug Ford regarding educator strikes.

Stop the lying. Stop the spin. We've had enough. Doug Ford and Stephen Lecce are deliberately misleading the public, and they are cutting education and healthcare instead of less vital areas of funding.

What does humanitarianism look like in the wake of globalization? I believe that stopping reliance on foreign aid would never prevent the exploitation of Africa because aid in itself is covered by the seal of humanitarianism.

War between China and the United States is not inevitable. An alliance of cooperation could usher in a new age of peace and prosperity for the world.

Money to reimburse parents while teachers strike, but no money or desire to return to the bargaining table?

On August 3rd, 2019, a human rights activist, freedom fighter, and a selfless custodian of democratism was arrested and detained. 143 days later, Omoyele Sowore was finally released.

In 2013, the National Credit System of China was conceived and began to take shape. It is a system having little to do with financial credit and a great deal to do with social and political behavior. It is a method for China to control its citizens through a process of rewards and punishment.

Germany has apologized for the Nazis, but Turkish authorities have not done the same regarding state-sanctioned genocide. This is why we can never forgive Turkey for their crimes.

Narendra Modi came into power in 2014 and consolidated his hold in 2019. Momentous changes have taken place under him, and it appears that he may emulate the famed Indian king Chandragupta. But there are many pitfalls faced by the Congress party that need tackling.

General Omar Torrijos, Panama's “maximum leader," brought about the era of the caudillo, and Manuel Noriega continued it with his succession. They were political-military leaders of semi-authoritarian governments, Simón Bolívar’s Bonapartist style of governance, disguised with democratic ideals.

The European Union (EU) made Europe great again in the aftermath of World War II. With the birth of the EU came the birth of a new currency—the euro—which turned out to be a powerful economic tool for EU countries that use it. Will it be used to unify Europe further?

The United States can no longer ignore the harm Russia is causing since further disintegration of the rules-based international order from a delay to confront Russian actions will lead to disruptions in the world economy, endanger alliances, and create unnecessary human suffering.

The Falkland Islands war provides an illuminating examination into the Argentine military junta’s failed strategic aims entering the war against Great Britain. The Junta’s series of misconceptions and miscalculations found its roots in the ruin of their strategy formulation.

China presently exists under a contradiction of social and therefore economic thought. The contradiction is between the historical culture of the Chinese people, represented by Confucius, and the culture of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their ‘Chairman’, Mao Zedong.

This article explores the status of women in Pakistan and Pakistani people's attitudes and behavior towards women's rights and empowerment. It discusses violence against women and the possible ways Pakistan could improve in these areas.

Experts guarantee that Al Qaeda will find a sanctuary in Afghanistan if Donald Trump pulls out now without doing nation-building work.

I'm tired of hearing about balanced budgets. If the government can't bring their debt load to zero, how is it that Canadians can bring their own individual debts to a zero balance?

Trump once said he truly believed Putin that Russia did not invade Ukraine, blaming it on Obama. Well, we know Trump is just despicable as a person and POTUS, but since 2014, there is solid evidence that Trump is also gullible. Especially about Ukraine.

The BRIC economies are comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. They are emerging markets predicted to be able to surpass the G7 countries—U.S.A., U.K., France, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan—sometime in the future. This article will look at their chances of accomplishing this.

Corruption has become a problem of global proportion. This article will look at what I believe are the six most corrupt world leaders in recent history. Unfortunately, there are many more than just these six.

The moral sensibilities of Western nations are often hyped up as the best of human ideals. Various countries have sought to preach them in every part of the globe. Yet, many times they fail to take root. If our values are superior, why would they fail to catch on?

Napoleon reportedly said, “China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will move the world.” This is an anachronism and in any case, it's only partially true. China is a sleeping giant, but like Gulliver, only a giant to the Lilliputians. China has now awoken a Brobdingnagian.

The Thai King, who surprised many by announcing his marriage just before his coronation, has now taken a consort and awarded her the title of royal consort, making her the 5th woman in his life.

Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Their poverty and traditions of political corruption and political violence go back to the time of the Spanish conquistadors. Daniel Ortega continues his stranglehold on the country.

Hong Kong is a special administrative region under the sovereign control of China. The 2019 protests in Hong Kong are mainly about democracy and the autonomy of Hong Kong.

Domestically and internationally, China continues to act as a miscreant. What should our approach be? Is a trade war the solution?

What will be the political consequences of Article 370? This is my take on what it means for Kashmir's inhabitants.

Central America has been abused both by Spain during colonial times and later by the United States. This article provides the reader with a brief look at what has occurred in the past.

What once drove German aggression may now drive Germany again. This time using the outlet of diplomacy, but still ending up in the same place: German domination of Europe, economically and militarily. Will it work?

Resources for menstrual health and hygiene are often neglected in some developing countries. Why is there a lack of menstrual health education, and why does it matter?

Today's world is connected more than it ever has been before. One of the greatest changes globalisation has brought is its influence on language.

Affordable housing in Kenya has become a national issue with a standing deficit of 250,000 units. Real estate has grown more in the upscale market leaving huge gaps for low-cost houses.The Kenyan government came up with the big four agenda, with affordable housing as one of its pillars.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his posse tabled important legislation to focus on making beer available in convenience stores. With apologies to 1990s exercise guru Susan Powter for acquiring her mantra, Ford Nation needs to "stop the insanity."