The ascent of China to global superpower status is a complex phenomenon that has significant implications for the realm of global politics and economics. As the world’s most populous country and second-largest economy, China’s rise has not gone unnoticed by the international community. In this article, we will delve deeper into the implications
Antonie S/Shutterstock Michael Head, University of Southampton Three years ago, on March 11 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus first formally described COVID-19 as a pandemic. The impact of the pandemic on all aspects of society has been enormous, but we’ve come a long way since March 2020. The toll
Despite a high-profile pledge from U.S. President Joe Biden’s to eliminate US$31 billion in fossil fuel subsidies, the country’s oil and gas industry is still lining up for billions in financial support under the national climate plan it once opposed. Biden included the subsidy measure in a US$6.9-trillion budget plan, released Thursday, that
Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, has had a significant impact on the UK legal system. The changes and challenges faced by the UK legal system following Brexit are complex and multifaceted. In this article, we will explore the impact of Brexit on the UK legal system in
In Bolivia, 24,000 farmers in cooperation with communities and public water suppliers protect more than 600,000 hectares of forest from deforestation, exploitation, and the interests of mining companies—and thus protect the regional water supply in the long term. The Reciprocal Watershed Agreement (ARA) is now considered a model for conservation in South America:
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill on Monday, March 6, 2023, announcing a probe into election interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Sam Routley, Western University A series of leaked documents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) have revealed the ways in which the Chinese government has
Xi Jinping’s reappointment for a third term as China’s president has garnered international attention, as it has significant implications for China’s political landscape and its relationships with other countries. On Sunday, the National People’s Congress, China’s rubber-stamp parliament, voted 2,952-0 to confirm Xi’s reappointment, effectively solidifying his grip on power and cementing his
Former England footballer and popular sports presenter Gary Lineker has recently announced that he will be stepping back from his long-standing role as the host of BBC’s “Match of the Day”. Lineker has been a key figure in the programme for more than two decades, providing expert analysis and insightful commentary on some
The tech industry has long been dependent on venture capital funding and the support of lenders such as Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which for years had been a key player in tech financing. However, the recent collapse of SVB has sent shockwaves throughout the tech community and left entrepreneurs and investors struggling to
Alberta’s ability to thrive and attract investment in a world shifting to low-carbon energy will depend on the climate and energy policy choices it makes in the weeks leading into this spring’s provincial election and beyond, the Calgary-based Pembina Institute warns in a 23-page policy roadmap released last week. The global outlook for