THE UGLY SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter is one of the most interesting social media platforms out on the internet currently. Compared to facebook, its main social media rival, twitter is seen as a far more direct way to communicate ideas. Its entire social structure … Continue reading@TWITTER. WHAT HAVE YOU BECOME
The landslide majority of the Pro-Democracy camp is hard to write off as anything other than a resounding affirmation of public support. Last Sunday saw the District Councils of Hong Kong, previously loyal to Beijing, upended by an unorthodox election cycle that propelled Pro-Democrats to … Continue readingHONG KONG’S RECKONING | ELECTION ANALYSIS
EDITORIAL – As we come to the end of 2019, it is time to reminisce on those events that shaped our year. Over the past twelve months, many leaders left the political arena through electoral defeat, coups and peaceful transitions of power. Let’s say goodbye … Continue readingGOODBYE, AU REVOIR, AUF WIEDERSEHEN, ADIOS | LEADERS BIDDING FAREWELL IN 2019
WHAT MAKES ME VOTE? WELL THE LAW. Australia’s system of compulsory voting mandates that all individuals 18 and above, enrolled on the electoral roll, are required to vote. Individuals who fail to vote in both State and Federal elections are issued with fines. Fines for … Continue readingWHAT MAKES ME VOTE?
BY HAMAH HOSEN – Looking back on the year, it seems that unrest became a constant state of ordinary. It was rare not to see or hear news of people taking to the streets in the form of protests all over the globe from Hong … Continue reading2019: A WORLD IN UPROAR
The other month saw the Syrian conflict explode once again, with President Trump making the momentous decision to pull US troops out of Syria, abandoning Americas Kurdish allies and jeopardising the fight against the Islamic State. This move backfired spectacularly, with Turkey launching an offensive … Continue readingTRUMP’S PULL-OUT GAME | THE PRESIDENT’S GRAND STRATEGY FOR THE MIDDLE EAST
Argentina have just elected former Chief of the Cabinet Alberto Fernandez as its president, succeeding the defeated Mauricio Macri. With 48.1% of the vote, in other presidential systems Fernandez would head to a run-off ballot along with Macri who got 40.4%. However, in Argentina, this … Continue readingARGENTINE ELECTION – RISE OF FERNANDEZ AND RETURN OF KIRCHNER
HOW WRONG WILL THE POLLS BE THIS TIME? To those of us who are more familiar with international politics, it should be common knowledge that the Canadian federal elections are coming up and that given recent history political polls can no longer be relied upon. … Continue readingTHE CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION
The world was shocked when US President, Donald Trump, announced his hasty decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria on October 6th. This follows a phone call with President Trump and Turkish-President Erdogan where Trump made the decision to step back and allow Turkey … Continue readingIT STARTED WITH A PHONE CALL
“The dollar is our currency, but your problem.” John ConnallyUS Treasury Secretary, Nixon Administration1971-72 Although Connally’s statement was made nearly half a century ago, it is still especially relevant in today’s global economy. While the US Dollar may not hold an official title, it is … Continue readingTHE DOLLAR – OUR CURRENCY BUT YOUR PROBLEM