Female Genital Mutilation In The Middle East
By: Areej Shaikh
April 15th, 2021
“I will never forget that day...since that day, my personality has changed and I’m depressed. …I’ve lost my love for this world because of what happened at the hands of people I trusted.”
Anti-Asian Discrimination
By: Abbie Seto
April 3rd, 2021
The recent shooting rampage at the Atlanta-area spas in Georgia shook the Asian community, leaving many stunned and hurt by the tragedy. The occurrence incited an uproar on social media that was filled with grief, anger, and pain. In a matter of a day, the hashtag #StopAsianHate went viral.
A Forgetful World
By: Katherine K
April 1st, 2021
Insomnia. Swelled knots underneath the skin. Larvae swimming through intestines. Irreversible blindness. The symptoms of Neglected Tropical Diseases are unbearably cruel to over a billion people they affect.
Syria's 10th Year Of Conflict - A Kidnapped Revolution
By: Maiy Chaabani
March 29th, 2021
Syria. A country whose people have taken refuge all over the world, in escape from their country’s civil war, which has killed over half a million people, and created humanity's biggest refugee crisis since the second world war.
The 10th Anniversary Of The Arab Spring: The Wretched Legacy
By: Aseel Elgarni
March 17th, 2021
December of 2020 marked the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring, numerous pro-democracy uprisings that spread rapidly throughout North Africa and the Middle East, specifically in the regions of Tunisia, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Egypt, and Bahrain.
Myanmar Interview
March 3rd, 2021
In the early hours of February 1st, 2021, shocking news broke out about Myanmar - the democratically elected government, as well as prominent politicians from the democratic parties were under arrest; Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s de-facto leader and state counsellor, and the president had been arrested before being sworn in as the official leaders of Myanmar.
2020: The Year Of The Pirate
By: Mara Rotaru
March 1st, 2021
Ever since the beginning of maritime trade, piracy has threatened the customary conduct of freight on the high seas. Unlike the romanticized imagery of the jolly roger, cutlasses, and treasure chests which are usually linked with piracy, the pirates of the twenty-first century present themselves with semi-automatic weapons on their plunder of the most valuable goods or seizure of hostages for ransom.
Unpacking China's Opposition Towards "separatism"
February 20th, 2021
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has issues affiliated with self-determination and autonomy in many of its regions. Along with those systematic conflicts, the country also violates various human rights. Despite this, most nations explicitly agree with PRC’s claim over certain territories- including even the most autonomous of all, Taiwan (Republic of China).
The Plight Of The Sahrawi People: A Forgotten Refugee Crisis
By: Areej Shaikh
February 13th, 2021
The Sahrawi people are one of the oldest refugee groups in the world, having fled their homes in Western Sahara in 1975 amidst a territorial conflict with Morocco and Mauritania. The brutal conflict continues to this day in a stalemate, leaving over 150,000 native Sahrawis in refugee camps in Algeria.
Dr. Democracy Diagnoses America
By: Christopher Egan, Karina Zybaczynski
February 10th, 2021
- Good morning, Miss America, I’m glad that you could make this appointment. What was the condition you had? Ah yes, I have it right here. A slight heart attack? It might be because of that drug you took a few years back. You seem to have had a violent reaction to it. I’ll see what I can do. - Yes, that’s right, doctor. Yes, what I took four years ago did not help my condition, but I feel as though there’s something much deeper at work.
Autism In The Middle East
By: Mara Rotaru
February 3rd, 2021
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a dynamic developmental condition that includes chronic difficulties in social interaction, speech, and nonverbal communication, and limited, repetitive behaviours. The effect and severity of autism vary from person to person, yet its stigma remains constant throughout the Middle East.
The Long Term Impact Of Covid-19 On Asian Economies
By: Anjali Mehta
February 1st, 2021
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on the economy worldwide. Hit hardest of all have been those in developing countries.
America’s Undemocratic Democracy
By: Mohamed Ahmed
January 26th, 2021
It is no secret that the system America uses to elect its leaders is severely flawed. From the perspective of an outsider looking in, the problems seem incredibly obvious. Yet every election comes and goes, and nothing seems to be done to improve them. Issues such as gerrymandering, the electoral college, and winner-take-all elections have all been criticized as major faults of the American electoral system.
War And Slavery In Libya
By: Maiy Chaabani
January 19th, 2021
During the 2011 Arab Spring, Libya’s longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi was assassinated, resulting in Libya becoming a state of anarchy. During this unprecedented time, the Libyan people turned against one another and fought to fill the power vacuum that had appeared. The battle for Libya's capital hasn’t stopped since, and a man named Khalifa Haftar is determined to take over.
The World Turns Its Back On Palestine
By: Areej Shaikh
January 6th, 2021
On August 13, 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for The United Arab Emirates, Anwar Gargash, announced that the UAE had made deals with the Israeli government in order to normalize relations with Israel, in what will be known as a historic tipping point in Middle Eastern politics.
An Introduction To Brexit
By: Eliz So
January 4th, 2021
Brexit, a word heard so often nowadays, is a combined word of Britain and exit. It refers to the United Kingdom exiting the European Union. If we look at Brexit’s cost and compare it to coronavirus, the price of Brexit is even higher than coronavirus. So what is Brexit? Why does it cost so much damage to the economics of the United Kingdom? And most importantly, how does it affect you?
My Country
January 2nd, 2021
SARS stands for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and their primary mission is to act as a part of the Nigerian police in order to deal with crimes like robbery. There has been an immense abuse of power, and now the squad has become a killing machine.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Trapped In Perpetual Conflict
By: Mara Rotaru
December 28th, 2020
On September 27th, 2020, Armenian and Azeri forces clashed along the Nagorno-Karabakh Line of Contact, ripping the bandaid off of a centennial wound. The most severe outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region since the late 1990s is spilling into its fourth week, with a death toll approaching 1,000 and no end in sight.
Indian Agricultural Crisis
December 9th, 2020
Indian resources and industries were depleted before gaining independence, and the socioeconomic status of the nation was in ruins. A lot was done to alleviate the perils that the young nation faced leading to various successes and failures.
Rebuilding An Empire
By: Issac Vinu
December 3, 2020
The regions of Central Asia and the Middle East are considered some of the most economically diverse parts of the world. The dependence of the Central Asian economy on oil, tourism, and various other resources has led to an economic crisis fueled by the isolation presented by the pandemic. The International Monetary fund recently reported that many Central Asian and Middle Eastern regions are facing an unprecedented economic downturn. This report also brings to light their heavy dependence on tourism and oil.
North African Immigrants
By: Aseel Elgarni
November 21st, 2020
Over the last decade, the abuse of migrants and refugees travelling along the Central Mediterranean Route has destroyed and disrupted the lives of tens of thousands of people.
30 Years Of Reunification
November 11, 2020
Thirty years later, the German reunification has been a resounding success as East Germans were freed from the yoke of communism. In three decades, the new liberated Germany has been a steady and pragmatic presence on the European scene....
The Beirut Explosion
By: Badra Abbas, Mohamed Ahmed
October 11, 2020
On August 4th, 2020, a massive explosion ripped through the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Over 200 people were killed and thousands of others were injured. Lebanese authorities have since stated that the blast was the result of the detonation of 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that was stored unsafely at the Port of Beirut....
The Red Stain
By: Abbie Seto
October 2, 2020
Women around the world have to go through and worry about an issue that’s specific to them regarding personal hygiene - menstruation...
The Qatar Blockade
By: Mohamed Ahmed
September 22, 2020
On June 5th, 2017, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates imposed a land, sea, and air blockade against the small Gulf country of Qatar.
Charity: A Form Of Healing Humanity
By: Eimaan Shahid
September 13, 2020
You have probably heard it a thousand times: if you have a roof over your head, clothes on your back, and food in the fridge, be grateful. Living in North America, many of us have been so accustomed to these luxuries in our life that having our basic needs readily available to us does not require a second thought....
Xinjiang Reeducation Camps
By: Anonymous
August 25, 2020
Following the heightening of government-led terrorism in recent years, the CPC (Communist Party of China) of the People’s Republic of China has resorted to extremism and other forms of excessive ethnic cleansing to fulfil their agenda of Sinicization...
The Unrealized Dreams Of The Egyptian People
By: Mohamed Ahmed
August 9, 2020
The Arab Spring was a period of huge change throughout the Middle East. Starting in Tunisia, it consisted of a series of pro-democracy uprisings in many Arab and largely Muslim countries...
The Death Of The World's Largest Democracy
By: Alazne Qaisar, Badra Abbas
July 24, 2020
India’s treatment of minorities and in particular her Muslim population has recently surfaced on the international stage as a trend towards systemic oppression, suppression of cultural and religious identities, a rise in intolerance and discrimination.
Defend The Defenders
By: Ayshka Najib
July 11, 2020
Global witness figures reveal that last year, more than three environmental activists were murdered each week on average, with countless more criminalized. The injustice faced by environmental activists is reprehensible. Hence it is high time that people stood in solidarity with the environmental defenders.
Bill 1
By: Abbie Seto
July 1, 2020
While the rest of the world protests against racism, fights for human rights, and speaks up about injustices, the Bill 1 law was passed on June 17th, 2020 in Alberta. This bill worked to spark controversy amongst Albertans and Canadians. Bill 1 is also known as the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act and was initially proposed on February 25th, 2020 by the Albertan Premier, Jason Kenney....
The Middle Eastern Cold War
By: Mohamed Ahmed
June 24, 2020
It is no secret that the Middle East is one of the most unstable regions in the world. Many of its governments are led by undemocratic rulers, there are countless militia groups that spread chaos and unrest throughout the region, and its nations are seemingly in constant conflict amongst themselves, as well as with nations outside of the region...
How The World Failed Yemen
By: Mohamed Ahmed, Badra Abbas
June 18, 2020
Yemen is currently in the midst of the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. The country has been in a civil war since 2015, with two major sides: the Houthi rebels and the government....
Jokes
June 10, 2020
We live in a world of stand up comedy. Where news is a joke, and bias is the remedy.Newsbrands are now headliners, reporting accurate rumours.
Canadian Hypocrisy
By: Shayan Siddiqui
June 10, 2020
Canada prides itself as a nation that is progressive, free, and that cares about human rights. Time and time again, Canada has supported sanctions and embargoes against regimes with appalling histories of human rights violations. However, when it comes to China, Canada consistently prioritizes its economic relationships over doing what is right....
Immigration
By: Abbie Seto
June 5, 2020
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has landed the world in some very unprecedented times. In the matter of a few short weeks, life was reimagined, and everybody was struggling to grasp this new norm. COVID-19 is a newly discovered cause of the coronavirus, which is an infectious family of viruses.
Black Lives Matter
By: Julia Wang
June 3, 2020
On May 25th, George Floyd died not long after a police officer kneeled on his neck for at least 7 minutes. This was done proceeding arrests that were made on the alleged basis of forging a $20 dollar bill at a grocery store. Sadly, this type of story is not rare and the patterns that exist between each circumstance demonstrate a strong correlation to racism and prejudice towards minority groups....
Escaping Our Post-Antibiotics Future
By: Badra Abbas
May 28, 2020
There are many miracles modern medicine has afforded us, the ability to undergo organ transplantation, recovering from infected cuts and scrapes, and surviving some of the deadliest infectious diseases on the planet...
Storytelling In Movies
By: Andrew Wei
May 28, 2020
History tells grand conquests of extraordinary generals, tactical masterminds on the battlefield, and tyrannical rulers devastating the kingdom. It portrays the power and politics of the nobility and the crooked dealings of the Church. It tells the victories of the privileged elite....
The Practice Of Nepal’s Menstrual Taboo - Chhaupadi Pratha
By: Arya Khadka
April 20, 2020
The biological phenomenon of menstruation is indefinitely linked to the foundation sustaining human life and mankind, a process which shouldn’t be seen as sinful and an act of shame. This reality of normalizing menstruation amongst adolescent youth and women is only a dream for many in Nepal, primarily western districts of Nepal who continue to rigidly practice the social tradition of Chhaupadi Pratha - a form of menstrual exile...
Centuries Of Antagonism
By: Aysha Rasha
April 20, 2020
On February 3, the New York Times quoted the desperate plea of a Yazidi, a member of an ethnic-religious group facing communal extermination in the hands of ISIS terrorists. In simple, but moving terms he summed up the plight of his people, ‘Please help us. They are killing us and kidnapping our women and children.’...
The Demise Of Andrew Scheer
By: Hanson Feng
April 15, 2020
All after a major corruption scandal, unmet fiscal promises, and policy that alienated the west; Trudeau still came out on top on a 2019 Monday night with minority control of the house all after what many Canadians called a battle of “evil versus evil...