- Ukraine and the Colonial Contours of our “Selective Empathy”What the sudden, widespread outpouring of support for Ukraine suggests about Western Hypocrisy in a Cold War and the ongoing marginalization of the Global South On February 24th Russian troops invaded Ukraine. As news of Putin’s incursion spread, social media quickly became saturated with posts condemning Putin’s evil, imperialist desires and lamenting the outbreak of war […]
- It is Time for Lebanon to Move on from Sectarian Rule
By James Hoyt On August 4, 2020, an explosion ripped through the Port of Beirut, providing a devastating visual representation of the series of hardships that the Mediterranean country has endured in recent years. In addition to that explosion and the adverse effects of a global pandemic, the country is facing an economic crisis and […] - Iran’s New President Seeks to Upend Regional Status Quo
By James Hoyt Although Iran elected its newest president nearly four months ago, the international community is still discovering the ramifications and implications of the recent election. The conservative cleric, Ebrahim Raisi, bested a handful of more moderate candidates. His candidacy and actions following the election, indicate a more confrontational posture towards Iran’s rivals in the […] - Soccer, Saudi Arabia, and Systemic Attacks on Human Rights
On October 07, St. James Park swelled with Newcastle United (NU) fans reveling in the Premier League (PL) football club’s transferal of ownership. After 14 years, owner Mike Ashley was finally ousted from his position. His reprehensible behavior, which included a notable lack of interest in the club beyond its monetary success and the club’s enduring two league relegations, compelled Newcastle to fire the maligned retail tycoon . Replacing Ashley, however, is the Saudi backed Public Investment Fund (PIF), an organization with distinct ties to a regime notorious for human rights abuses.