While the first round of the 2022 France presidential election will be held on April 10th, a concern is surfacing about the significant decline in the participation of French people in political life, …
The United States’ Silent Companion in Its Shift to the Right
The year 2016 brought about quite a shocking presidential candidate and elect for the United States. President Donald Trump, in his 4 years of candidacy, made himself well-known throughout the …
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Ban on Hijab in France: The “Anti-Separatism” Policy
In early February 2021, France passed a bill which raised tension within the country. The bill has a goal to enhance secular system by “anti-separatism” understanding. However, it has been criticized …
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Linguistic Divisions: Lasting Impacts of Colonialism in Cameroon
Cameroon is a country facing three major humanitarian emergencies: the Anglophone Crisis/Ambazonia Civil War, conflict with the terrorist organization Boko Haram in the Far North, and a massive …
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Decolonizing the Modern State
The modern state is often traced back to the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. In this narrative, the current political order is tied to ideas of religious tolerance and respect for sovereignty. Those …
France Has Dipped Two Toes Into Authoritarianism – Will It Dive In?
A pair of controversial bills coming to the French Senate this month have many worried about the authoritarian pandering of the current administration, leading up to the elections next year. Some …
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France’s Controversial Security Bill and Police Violence
In October 2020, a bill called “global security” was proposed in France, which was highly controversial and triggered major protests that turned violent. Although several articles of the draft have …
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Recent Terror Attacks Deepen Polarization and Threaten Democracy in France
Fear, resentment and hate are making a comeback in France. Indeed, the recent terror attacks that took place in Paris, Nice and Lyon in October 2020 have reopened old wounds among the French …
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