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Donald Trump and the controversy over white farmers in South Africa
September 18, 2018On August 22nd 2018, US President Donald Trump tweeted about South Africa and its controversial land reforms. Naturally, this was followed by accusations of racism by countless Twitter users, and a debate that centered around Trump himself instead of the controversy in South Africa.
The potential pitfalls of US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal
May 14, 2018Though both are fierce critics of the Iran nuclear deal, Israel and the US may have the most to lose in the possible event of the deal's collapse.
Brexit and the security concerns facing Northern Ireland
April 17, 201820 years after the Good Friday Agreement was reached, serious concerns about its future viability have been raised in the wake of Brexit.
The European Union's showdown with Poland and Hungary
March 29, 2018EU relations with Poland and Hungary have deteriorated in recent years. Here, we examine how this has come to be, and what solutions can be considered.
Turkish assault on Afrin and Germany’s role
February 13, 2018Germany faces a major decision in the wake of Turkey's latest assault. Will Germany lead European efforts to put pressure on Turkey or will they stand idly by?
‘On Tyranny’ - The vulnerability of democracy
January 17, 2018Author Timothy Snyder has a few lessons to help us protect democracy. Can we avoid making the same mistakes as many Europeans did in the 1920s to the 1940s?
The two-state solution is dead. Long live independent Jerusalem
January 09, 2018The prospect of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict has been dealt serious blows in recent years. It may be time to consider alternatives.
Trump’s tax cut ambitions
December 26, 2017The Republican party has passed yet more tax cuts for wealthy Americans and large corporations. What does this mean for the average American?
Qatar and its World Cup woes
December 09, 2017Despite numerous incidents and investigations, Qatar is still on track to host the World Cup in 2022. Why does FIFA continue to support this despotic regime?
What will it take to halt western support of Saudi Arabia’s bombing campaign in Yemen?
December 02, 2017Saudi Arabia continues its brutal bombing campaign in Yemen. Why do western governments keep supporting this slaughter of civilians?
Canada, Bill C-16, and freedom of expression
November 27, 2017Post Bill C-16, we are seeing a new debate over free speech in Canada. What lies at the centre of the controversy at Wilfrid Laurier University?
The governmental structure of the European Union is largely democratic but it contains one huge flaw - the European Commission
November 20, 2017The EU is often described as "undemocratic". How can this be possible, and what can be done to make the EU more accountable to the people?
How to Change Fonts in this Website Template
October 20, 2017The choice of fonts is one of the most essential design decisions for a website. The font should amplify and underline the subject at hand…