by Imran Bacchus Over the years Guyana has struggled to improve the standard and quality of living for its people due to political mismanagement by political parties (Ellington, 2023). Political players have meddled and cavorted with the country’s economy for their own and selfish gain resulting in corruption and lack of development across sectors. The …
by Faseeh Abbas Welcome to the first article of the Politics of Asia series, where we try to answer the question: ‘Is it possible for democracy to exist and flourish in Asia?’ Adorned with democracy as its best form of government, Asia is a very diverse continent. From absolute monarchies to constitutional monarchies and Authoritarian …
by Justin R. Langan What does it mean to be part of a global family if, when one of your own is threatened, the rest remain silent? The Commonwealth is built on shared values and mutual support. Yet, as Canada faces an unprecedented threat—the possibility of United States (US) annexation—where is that support? Instead of …
The Commonwealth’s Silence: Where is Our Allyship as Canada Faces Threats? Read More »
by Alphonse Akouyu In March 2024, I was asked to go on a work trip to the beautiful city of Freetown, Sierra Leone aka Sweet Salone. As with all work trips, there is plenty of excitement especially if it is a new country and one with as rich a history as Sierra Leone. Growing up …
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by Faseeh Abbas Recently, incoming President of the United States Donald Trump expressed interest in the idea of annexing Canada, Greenland, and Panama, citing their strategic importance to his country. But wait a minute. What? Canada, Greenland, and Panama? What is even special about them? The notion of annexing sovereign countries and territories is politically …
From Arctic to Canal – The Geopolitical Goldmine Trump Wants to Claim Read More »
by Faseeh Abbas France has been plunged into an unprecedented political crisis following the 2024 French legislative elections, which produced a hung parliament. The aftermath has tried the institutions of the Fifth Republic, forcing the question of its survival in the face of growing political fragmentation. Following weeks of political stalemate, François Bayrou was appointed …
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The #freecitizens protest in October 2024 was a powerful demonstration of civil resistance in Ghana, one that captured national and international attention. In hope, citizens gathered to demand an end to Galamsey (illegal mining), which has ravaged our forests and water bodies, and to call for the release of peaceful protestors …
The Plateau we expected; A Reflection on Galamsey, Governance, and Broken Promises Read More »
by Erisa Sserwadda Uganda is Africa’s second-largest coffee exporter, following Ethiopia and ranks 7th globally. Other major coffee-producing countries on the continent include Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burundi. The coffee sector in Uganda employs around 5 million people, with over 1.8 million households involved in coffee cultivation, making it a crucial source of …
Fights in Ugandan Parliament as lawmakers pass controversial coffee bill Read More »
by Chimaobi Omeye The government of the United Kingdom last week vetoed the inclusion of reparations for slavery from the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This came as a shock to many who believe the matter should have been discussed extensively. The question was raised as to why …
by Katerina Panagi In today’s rapidly evolving world, active citizenship has become a pillar of democratic societies. It embodies the idea that individuals have the power and responsibility to engage in their communities and influence decision-making processes. However, in Cyprus, many young people struggle to see the potential benefits of their participation in civic life. …
Why Young People Don’t See Potential in Civic Participation in Cyprus Read More »