How will Joe Biden change American immigration policy? π
Joe Biden campaigned on promises to reverse many of Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The new American president signed three executive orders to alter the previous administration’s immigration policies, as well as outline a new approach to amnesty and...
What is the future of impeachment as a constitutional tool? π
Former US President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first president to be impeached twice. He has also made history by having his trial take place after he has left office. What is the constitutionality of Trump’s second impeachment trial? What is...
What is going on in Myanmar? π
On February 1st, 2021, the Burmese military overthrew the democratically elected government in Myanmar. Long-time political dissident Aung San Suu Kyi was arrested along with the leadership of the ruling National League for Democracy. What were the causes of this...
Can the Abraham Accords further the chance of peace in the Middle East? π
On August 13, 2020, the UAE and Israel signed a peace agreement normalising relations. Then on September 11, Bahrain joined the agreement. These are called the Abraham Accords and has led to a drive for normalisation of relations with other countries, including Sudan...
What are the human rights considerations of the COVID vaccine distribution process? π
In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the development of vaccines offers hope for global health action. But the task of distributing the vaccine has multiple human rights concerns, including issues of vaccine nationalism and equitable distribution to...
What impact will the US rejoining the Paris Climate Accord have? π
One of the first actions Joe Biden took on the first day of his presidency was to return the United States to the Paris Climate Accords. This follows Donald Trump taking the US out of the agreement while in office. What does this move mean for the agreement itself?...
Who is winning the race to develop the autonomous car? π
The United States takes great pride in its history as a technology leader globally. However, in the race for the autonomous car, China appears to be winning. What is the current status of this race? What value do autonomous vehicles have? Why is China beating the US...
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted prisons? π
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges in prisons and for prisoner rights all over the world. Prison crowding and sub-standard living conditions have created ideal breeding grounds for the virus. How has the pandemic threatened the human rights of the...
Has an authoritarian slide taken place under Donald Trump? π
The events of the past week in the United States were pressured by a President who has shown little regard for democratic norms and principles since his election in 2016. Has an authoritarian slide taken place under Donald Trump? How will this impact the Presidency in...Subscribe by Email
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