Caitlin Graham

THE WORST IS YET TO COME IF WE DON’T ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY – AN UPDATE ON DISPLACEMENT CRISES AND ATTITUDES TO MIGRATION ACROSS THE WORLD

At the close of 2020,the UNHCR predicted that the number of displaced persons would, for the first time in history, reach 82.4 million people. The twenty-first century has seen many factors that have contributed to the number of peoples displaced; a global pandemic, climate change, economic crises, a surge in nationalist foreign policies, harsher border policies and domestic as well as interstate conflict. Many people have been left uprooted and unable to stay in their own homes, sometimes even their own country. … Continue readingTHE WORST IS YET TO COME IF WE DON’T ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY – AN UPDATE ON DISPLACEMENT CRISES AND ATTITUDES TO MIGRATION ACROSS THE WORLD

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN CUBA?

Antonio de los Baños on July 11, situated in relatively close proximity to Havana. Fed up Cubans protested on the streets to oppose the frequent electrical blackouts and lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines. The island Nation has seen a spike in cases in recent weeks Due to the rapid-fire nature of social media, word of the protests spread like wildfire across Cuba, the US and the world alike with #CubaSOS trending amongst locals, the Cuban diaspora and the wider international community. … Continue readingWHAT IS HAPPENING IN CUBA?

Armenia vs Azerbaijan: A Caucasus proxy war?

The region of Nagorno-Karabakh has remained a sensitive one for decades. The small landlocked enclave rests between Azerbaijan and Armenia, two states who lay age-old claims to the disputed territory. However, the most recent war, lasting six weeks, added a new element to the fighting: the evident involvement of regional powerhouses Russia and Turkey. … Continue readingArmenia vs Azerbaijan: A Caucasus proxy war?

ALEXEI NAVALNY | THE FIERCEST OPPOSITION TO PUTIN RUSSIA HAS SEEN

BY CAITLIN GRAHAM – It is no secret that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is attempting to consolidate his position as leader of Russia well into the future. He has held onto the presidency since 1999, with the only exception being Medvedev’s presidency from 2008-2012 in … Continue readingALEXEI NAVALNY | THE FIERCEST OPPOSITION TO PUTIN RUSSIA HAS SEEN

THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR | A DECADE OF RUBBLE

Read Pivot’s background article on the Syrian Civil War here. 3,652 days. 400,000 deaths. 5,600,000 people have fled Syria. 6,000,000 internally displaced. The Syrian Civil War has reached a new milestone. 15 March signifies a decade since the wars’ inception in 2011. Regrettably, you may … Continue readingTHE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR | A DECADE OF RUBBLE

THE GROWTH OF FEMICIDE

It is a perception in the west, with all the freedoms and cultural beliefs held, that feminism is out of place in today’s society. Some believe that differences between gender have levelled out it is now an even playing field. However, this is not the … Continue readingTHE GROWTH OF FEMICIDE

THE WAR ON DRUGS FIVE DECADES ON

The War on Drugs has arguably created more problems than solutions. The futile war on drugs campaign started with President Nixon’s announcement on June 18th, 1971 in an attempt to stop the rising drug imports into the United States and use of narcotics, particularly marijuana … Continue readingTHE WAR ON DRUGS FIVE DECADES ON

TRUMPS CUT TO WHO A SCAPEGOAT TACTIC

Trump’s political campaigns and Presidency have been riddled with brazen, bizarre and outrageous comments and threats. It is no surprise then that his most recent is a threat to halt voluntary payments to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The justification being its apparent China-favoured stance … Continue readingTRUMPS CUT TO WHO A SCAPEGOAT TACTIC