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Paramie Jayakody January 10, 2023

Globalization’s Horrifying Ties to Western Colonialism

Introduction Since the 1990s, globalization has taken the world by storm. It allows people, products, and information to cross national borders at prices significantly lower than before. However, for most people, especially those in the developing world, this system hurts them more than it helps. One of the most severe tragedies of globalization is the…

Ariel Siton December 17, 2022

Inequities in economic opportunities between the mainland and overseas territories of a country

Most overseas territories of countries like the US lag behind when it comes to economic opportunities. This article focuses on the territories comparing them to he mainland.

Don Nyagudi December 16, 2022

Kenya’s Hustler Fund: Reimagining access to affordable credit in Kenya?

Access to affordable credit in Kenya has been an issue for small business. The new government seeks to solve this using the hustler fund.

Don Nyagudi December 16, 2022

Protesters carrying the Sri Lanka flag march in the Galle Face Green area of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 17, 2022.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: The Marginalization of War-Torn Tamils

Sri Lanka’s economic turbulence has pushed the country into complete political turmoil and precipitated a humanitarian emergency.

Mahrukh Chaudhry December 16, 2022

Solution for Lahore’s Air Pollution?

The article analyses the cause and impact of persistent yearly smog in Lahore, Pakistan and the steps taken to solve the problem.

Mariam Qureshi December 3, 2022

Health, aid, heart icons with a hand touching a magnified plus sign.

Sehat Sahulat Programme: A Revolutionary step towards better health care in Pakistan?

The article analyses the new health insurance scheme in Pakistan and how it may improve the existing healthcare system.

Mariam Qureshi November 16, 2022

Air Pollution, the creeping threat? Choking Countries and Health Systems

Air pollution has dire impacts for our ecosystems. But it is also the cause of multiple adverse health conditions, and healthcare systems face increased pressure as a result.

Multiple Authors November 7, 2022

Make shift tents made on the side of the road as temporary shelter for flood victims.

Pakistan Floods 2022: Assessing the Crisis

Assessing the scale of destruction, causes, and the international, local and government response to the Pakistan Monsoon Floods of 2022.

Mariam Qureshi September 22, 2022

Long-Term Damage to the Amazon

Long-term damage of Amazon Rainforest is underway, and the forest is currently under attack from multiple parties.

Ariel Siton September 17, 2022

A photo with the banner, "The Future is Female"

Success is Tunisian women

Tunisia? You might be wondering, what is Tunisia, is it edible? (As a Tunisian who works with foreigners, I get this all the time). To make it clear at once, Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa and a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered…

Ghada Mezghani June 29, 2022

Women in STEM; Matters Arising

Women across developing countries need to harness technology in order to propel themselves to financial independence and a better life for themselves and their families.

Salim Yunusa June 27, 2022

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