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Why the Radical Right has Turned to the Teachings of an Italian Marxist Thinker0
Antonio Gramsci, the Marxist theorist, ideologue, philosopher and journalist, has long been associated exclusively with communism and socialism. The late Italian thinker’s ideas have travelled the world, influencing elites and mass publics alike.
Remarkably, Gramsci has gained a following …
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How Far to the Right Will EU Voters Go?0
Starting on June 6, Europeans will cast their votes for their representatives in the European Parliament, the European Union’s only democratically elected institution. The radical right is expected to perform better than ever before, renewing concerns about the retreat of …
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How not to counter the radical right0
National Conservatism conferences, one of the main meeting grounds for the global radical right, rarely attract much attention. If not for the decision of a local mayor, the same neglect would have befallen this year’s event in Brussels.
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The French Senate Vote on CETA: No Need to Panic!0
On March 21, the French Senate voted against ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union (EU). The big question raised by this vote is: what does this mean for the future of …
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Has Canada gone too far in blocking mining investments from Chinese companies?0
SRG Mining announced this week that it was putting an end to Carbon One New Energy Group’s proposed $16.9-million investment in the Canadian miner. Although the company did not officially say so, the belief is that a national security review …
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Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis: Addressing Drivers of Conflict0
Helping Afghans deal with climate-induced emergencies could aid in addressing the drivers of unending conflict and instability in the long-term.
On January 28, Kabul received its first snowfall of the winter season, which had started almost two months earlier. The …
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Canada Braces for the Possible Return of Donald Trump0
As Trump consolidates his position as Republican front runner, Canada must prepare for his possible new administration to ensure access to the vital US market.
Following the Republican primary result in New Hampshire this week, Canada is not the …
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The Canadian Senate Adds Its Voice to GAC’s Reform Efforts0
The Senate has weighed in on the reform of Canada’s foreign service. Its Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s report of early December owes much to the experienced hands of its chair and vice-chair, Senators Peter Boehm and …
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Les conséquences régionales et internationales de la crise Israël-Hamas0
L’attaque lancée par le Hamas le 7 octobre contre de malheureux Israéliens vivant le long de la soi-disant infranchissable barrière séparant l’État hébreu de la prison à ciel ouvert de Gaza laissera inévitablement des marques indélébiles dans la région avec …
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On Israel-Gaza, Canada must rise to the humanity of the moment0
We recently joined over 300 lawyers and legal scholars in an Open Letter urging the Canadian government to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in line with international law. The ongoing refusal to do so is an utter failure …
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In the Israel-Palestine war human rights must prevail0
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For all who say this is not the time to discuss the wider human rights context to this conflict, we say there has never been a more necessary time.
If ever there was a time for a serious discussion about
Don’t Kid Yourself, America. What Happened at the Capitol was an Attempted Coup0
In the face of threats to the nation, clear-eyed recognition of the facts is imperative. Indeed, if there is one big lesson from the last four years, surely it must be that truth matters. And the truth is that what …
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