Russia war games error would be risk for Europe
A round of ominous war games might not be cover for military action, but it could raise tensions to an explosive level.
Options to form German government next week
Angela Merkel is on course for victory but she will need to form a coalition, and there's more than one way to make that happen.
Why most teachers need Indigenous coaches
Many Canadian teachers worry about how to incorporate Indigenous content into the classroom. For one sociology professor, finding Indigenous mentorship was richly rewarding.
Myanmar’s Rohingyas victims of military
Once a beacon of democratic hope, Myanmar's 'civilian' government is showing its true nature.
Colombia struggles with army ‘cash-for-kills’
It seems the culprits in a "cash-for-kills" scheme that claimed thousands of lives might find a way to wriggle out of the peace process.
Who manages AirBnB impact on cities?
About 10% of empty dwellings on census night – 1.2% of all housing – were available for rental and vacancy rates have changed little in 35 years. Could governments be overreacting?
London bombing: how police hunt suspects
Terrorists are changing their tactics, so security services must too.
How the Pentagon began media control in Vietnam
After footage from America's first 'living room war' shocked the public, the government would clamp down on media coverage of future military conflicts.
Rohingya crisis: This is what genocide looks like
Genocide doesn't begin with mass murder. It's a long, insidious process that can be stopped before it's too late.
Why insurers are wrong on genetic discrimination
Canadian insurance companies argue that a new law denying them access to genetic test results will raise the cost of insurance for everyone. That's doubtful.
Vietnam: Who was right about what went wrong
Was Vietnam 'a quagmire' or a 'stalemate machine'? Understanding this 50-year-old debate can shed light on why the US is currently locked into a 'forever war.'
Is Canada’s skills shortage real, or is industry to blame?
Canadian firms say there's a dire shortage of skilled workers. But recent studies suggest they're not investing in training, apparently expecting universities to train their employees for them.
Canada must take stand on North Korea
As North Korea ups the missile ante, it's time for Canada to take a meaningful stand against China's continued sly backing of its atrocious ally.
Why Rohingyas are being forced out of Myanmar
Alongside the present horrors being inflicted against the Rohingya in Myanmar, we must consider the broader political and economic context that continues to marginalise minority groups.
How Muslim Americans are fighting for civil rights
New survey data show that Muslim Americans are the most negatively perceived religious group in the US and are often victims of Islamophobic attacks. How are they responding? By getting organized.
New barriers for EU citizens after Brexit
Britain is likely to become an increasingly hostile environment for European newcomers.
Twitter no replacement for vanishing local news
Local news is as important to communities as clean air, but the failing business model of traditional journalism has left the local news industry in rapid decline.
Fake news & God’s wrath: Hurricane politics
As hurricanes terrorise large parts of the world, many are trying to make mileage out of their destruction.
A call to end the violence against Rohingya
The campaign against Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya is so extreme and violent with the intent of eliminating them from the country that it meets the criteria for genocide.
The disintegration of democracy in Cambodia
The treason charges against Cambodia's opposition leader Kem Sokha are another step towards autocracy in the kingdom of wonder.
