Trudeau’s Exit, a Conservative Comeback, and Canada’s Fight Against Trump’s Tariffs
With Justin Trudeau stepping down and U.S. tariffs straining Canada’s economy, the country is heading into a snap election that could redefine its political future. Former central bank governor Mark Carney leads the Liberals against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in a divisive race, as Canadians search for a leader who can stand up to Trump.
The Paris Climate Agreement: An Uncertain Legacy Amid a Changing World
The Paris Climate Agreement, adopted in 2015, marked a historic turning point in global efforts to combat climate change. Adopted by 196 parties, the accord set ambitious goals to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This commitment aimed to reduce the devastating impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss. However, these promises are being tested under the second Trump administration, bringing renewed scrutiny and debate over America’s role in global climate action.
Greenland’s Strategic Value: How Security and Resources Have Rendered the Island a Hotspot for Geopolitical Competition
The reason behind President Trump’s aspirations lies in the strategic and economic potential of Greenland’s location and subsoil resources. As the island aims for eventual independence under Prime Minister Mute Egede and his Inuit-led government, considering alternatives to autonomy under the Kingdom of Denmark opens the door for Greenland to become a key player in geopolitical and geoeconomic rivalries.
World Leaders Gather at COP16 to Address Biodiversity Crisis
The urgency of the biodiversity crisis is undeniable. Habitats are disappearing at an alarming rate and, according to The Nature Conservancy, an environmental nonprofit, nearly a million species face extinction. This pressing issue underscored the importance of holding the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), a biennial conference run by the United Nations (UN).
Boosting Leverage: How Chinese Economic Expansion in Latin America Challenges U.S. National Security
China’s engagement in Latin America guarantees it will remain a threat to U.S. national security until the U.S. regains regional power through Americas-based collaboration — a path economic advisers and policymakers must promptly pursue to prevent President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated withdrawal of development aid and proposed tariffs that could drive Latin American countries to work even closer with adversaries such as China. Failure to pursue such collaboration risks democratic backsliding in the Western Hemisphere and an economically isolated U.S. that could be susceptible to global conflicts.
A Sparse Divide and Miles Apart: The Reality of the Political Division on Immigration Policy
The aftermath of Title 42’s end deepened the social controversy regarding immigration policy and since then, political polarization on the issue has only increased. Ever since, American immigration policy has been left in disarray; migrant arrivals continue to rise and candidate platforms grow more disunited on immigration gearing up for the November election.
Impending Wildfire: The Possible Economic Consequences of Argentina’s Latest Presidential Election
Argentina elected Javier Milei to the presidency, which has set an opportunity for a hard turn to the right. This approach could be financially and economically irreversible. Argentinian tolerance for such policies remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain: Milei’s plans for stabilization, including economic dollarization, would require a complete overhaul of current Argentine infrastructure.
Beyond the Wall: Rethinking the Purpose and Design of the U.S.-Mexico Border
The border between Mexico and the United States is a stark dividing line between distinct nations. The border has become increasingly militarized, serving as a checkpoint to police flows of goods and people. But the border serves many purposes beyond just security. It is a key channel of international trade, a symbol of both division and unity. Many scholars and activists are drawing attention to these complexities, advocating for a reimagining of the space.
Economics and Politics in Argentina’s High Stakes Elections
There’s an old saying that elections have consequences. For Argentina, this could never be more true. The country’s upcoming election in October is highly consequential as it faces issues regarding the economy, the environment, and politics.