BY HAMAH HOSEN – The phrase has been ingrained into most of our lives since we were children, reminding us to continuously be environmentally conscious. On the face of things, it seems pretty simple. To reduce waste, we can stop using plastic bags. To reuse, … Continue readingREDUCE, REUSE… EXPORT? – THE CURRENT RECYCLING CRISIS
Although Sudan didn’t experience the Arab Spring in 2011, the recent wave of demonstrations occurring in the country suggests that it could finally be their turn. These demonstrations have been occurring since 19 December 2018 and are caused by the rise in the price of … Continue readingARAB SPRING LEGACY IN SUDAN
By Hamah Hosen – On the 4th of November, the French archipelago of New Caledonia voted in a highly anticipated independence referendum. With an unprecedented voter turnout of 81%, 56.4% of New Caledonians voted to remain a part of France while 43.6% voted in favour … Continue readingNEW CALEDONIA – REMAINING FRENCH, FOR NOW…
By Hamah Hosen – Over a year since the mass influx of Rohingyas fleeing to Bangladesh, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has decided to conduct a preliminary investigation into Myanmar’s actions against the Rohingyas. While this can be seen as a step to opening up … Continue readingUNLOCKING THE DOOR TO ADDRESS THE ROHINGYA REFUGEE CRISIS
By Hamah Hosen – Taking inspiration from Trump’s modern populist handbook, Matteo Salvini has embraced an ‘Italians first’ approach towards EU migration since his election as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Interior Minister of Italy. Salvini, acting as Italy’s de-facto leader, has also strategically … Continue readingRIDING THE POPULIST TRAIN: SALVINI & EU MIGRATION
By Hamah Hosen – Taking inspiration from the Roman poet Horace, President Erdogan of Turkey and the Justice Development Party (AKP) aims to seize the day by announcing the move for snap elections on June 24th. Amidst the situation in Syria, the looming economic woes, … Continue readingCARPE DIEM: THE CALL FOR TURKISH SNAP ELECTIONS