Taiwan’s Troubling Political U-Turn
Taiwan’s ruling party just switched presidential candidates in a gamble to retain the presidency – a move that could easily backfire.
Category: Politics & Society
Fanning the Flames in Canada
Stephen Harper’s highly partisan politicking has polarized the Canadian electorate, perhaps beyond the point of no return.
The Afterthought Crisis
Today’s refugee crisis has been developing for nearly five years, but only recently has the West taken notice.
From Diamonds to Dust
With just weeks left in Canada’s election campaign, the tide is rapidly turning against New Democrat leader Thomas Mulcair.
Islamophobia and the Politicisation of Youth
Last week, Ahmed Mohamed was arrested for bringing a clock to school. Clearly, children of criminalised minorities do not enjoy the luxury of “youthful innocence.”
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In Australia, Another One Bites the Dust
For Malcolm Turnbull, the legacy of departing Prime Minister Tony Abbott offers little to emulate, but much to repudiate.
Europe’s Refugees – Parasitic or Symbiotic?
The recent image of a drowned Syrian boy washed up on a beach has led to calls for better immigration policy across Europe. But many are still fearful of taking the refugees in.
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Only Losers Explain How Government Works
The Canadian public needs a crash course in electoral politics, but the ruling politicians won’t be the ones to give it.
Where the Games are the Goal
The US Department of Justice has laid out indictments for a slew of top FIFA executives, but will this be enough to clean up soccer’s governing body?
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