Upon his victory in the 2018 Brazilian election, president-elect Jair Bolsonaro was certain of one thing: he was going to do away with indigenous protections, effective immediately. Bolsonaro was known for his ultra-conservative ideals; the president-elect quickly became known as the “ Trump of the Tropics ”. A staunch supporter of the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil between 1964 and 1985, Bolsonaro claimed the country should return to that “ glorious period ” – the

Every time you scan your passport, your fingerprint, or even your face, you are not just crossing a border, you are entering a data system. Increasingly, it is this data, not just documents, that determines who is allowed to move and who is not. Europe’s borders are no longer just physical lines on a map. Increasingly, they exist in databases, algorithms, and biometric systems that track and assess individuals long before they reach EU territory. From fingerprint databases to

The United States’ intervention in Venezuela made the country the trendiest topic at the start of 2026. Following the intervention, the regime suddenly claimed a moral awakening and hastily developed a measure to grant ‘clemency’ to political prisoners. Here is the thing: clemency does not need to be granted to a group of people whose only crime was to defend their right to freedom of speech. They should never have been deprived of their freedom in the first place.    As a Ve

On the occasion of the International Women ’ s Day  on March 8th, feminist and gender justice movements mobilize across the globe in support of equality, dignity, and democracy. This year’s mobilizations take place once again in a political climate marked by an intensifying anti-gender backlash. Rather than viewing these as isolated reactions to specific policies, activists and scholars have come to understand anti-gender movements as part of an integrated transnational polit

A Western Agenda, or a Global One?  Because liberal feminism is often seen as rooted in Western political traditions, its introduction elsewhere is frequently met with accusations of cultural colonialism by local communities. Accordingly, when United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325  was adopted in 2000—framing women’s participation in peace building and peacekeeping as a universal priority—it was met with significant skepticism.    However, the case of Indone

Propaganda has become an inescapable feature of the modern media landscape, occupying an increasingly significant portion of public communications and posing a serious threat to the freedom of access to information. According to Britannica, propaganda is the dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion. With the development of the internet, propaganda can be found everywhere and in any country. That said, the questio

“We will continue to carry out our mandate in order to fulfil the fundamental commitment forming the basis of the Rome Statute: that the lives of all human beings have equal value” - Karim A.A. Khan, ICC Prosecutor The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 to those responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Yet, despite its mandate, the Court remains at the center of ongoing controversy. If the ICC plays such a cruc

This interview with humanitarian Jean-Raphaël Poitou addresses the underlying causes of global hunger that are not often discussed.

This interview with Dr. Ahmad Terkawi dives into the refugee crisis facing Syria.

In this interview, a trans woman relates her story of asylum from Russia due to LGBTQ+ persecution.

To understand better the situation that prevails in Gaza, OCC contributor Cyrine Bettaieb talked to Jonathan Fowler, UNRWA.

<p>In a world of increasing crises, from new and ongoing wars to an intensifying climate situation, accurate information is necessary to create the foundation of effective responses and public resilience. </p>

<p> In a recent enlightening online talk at SLU-Madrid, attended by an audience of keen political science professors and students, Obaidullah Baheer, a non-violent activist and lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan, unraveled the complexities surrounding today’s Afghanistan. His approach, rich in depth and perspective, navigated through the refugee [&hellip;]</p>

<p>#CrisisinContext &#8211; OCC Factsheet By Barah Mikaïl On October 7, 2023, new violence erupted in Israeli-Palestinian relations. However, it&#8217;s important to note that the situation was far from calm even before this date, as these relations have long been marked by structural violence. This factsheet puts “the Israeli-Palestinian conflict” in perspective and aims at giving [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The healthcare crises experienced by undocumented immigrants in the United States constitute a significant concern that is chronically under-addressed. Further exploration of this issue promises to expand our understanding of societal ramifications within a context where healthcare is not universally accessible. By intensifying the scrutiny of such healthcare concerns, there is potential [&hellip;]</p>