Quick Takes counter the long-form approach of our biannual journal, New Annales. They give members the opportunity to provide rapid, thoughtful pieces of analysis on relevant issues.
Ali Tabrizi’s recent documentary, Seaspiracy, quickly made waves and inspired people to rethink their consumption practices. Tabrizi explores the Japanese dolphin and tuna industry, proposes a pragmatic view on ocean plastic, and provides significant insight into human rights violations in the industry. Despite the time limitations of a documentary, fear-mongering issues were overemphasized and solutions were cursory which induced unnecessary despair towards the industry.
Read MoreNorth Korea has never reported any confirmed cases of Covid-19. Whilst restrictions in most of the world have not, for the most part prevented the spread of pandemic, it seems North Korea’s extreme and rapid response to the threat, along with its isolationism, has helped prevent the cases, hospitalisations, and deaths experienced by the majority of countries.
Read MoreThe modern world revolves around people’s often overlooked reliance on satellites. Healthcare information, credit card purchase authorizations, imagery systems, and more rely on satellites for their day-to-day functions. For those who live in developed nations, security is hyper-reliant on satellites and space has become an increasingly accessible free-for-all theater.
Read More“No one wished for this pandemic’s destruction, but it would be a grave mistake not to seize its few environmental silver linings.” – Saskia Braden and Caitlin Monsky
Read MoreData rights have presented themselves as one of the main issues Generation Z will face. In order to protect digital creations and proceed in an increasingly digitized world, people must stake their claim in their own media. NFTs and their applications lend themselves perfectly to the world’s transition to Web 3.0.
Read MoreAs a longstanding powerhouse in the global economy, Germany has often been able to bounce back from macroeconomic tests like the 2008 Financial Crash and costly War Reparation Payments. However, one such test, ingrained in the economic labour force itself, may be more challenging to overcome: the impending pension crisis.
Read MorePresident Biden’s campaign promise for the 2020 election was a return to normalcy in government following the turbulent years of the Trump administration. As the Biden presidency begins to take shape, it has become clear that the geopolitical landscape has changed dramatically since the Obama administration. It remains uncertain if American policy will adapt to these changed circumstances.
Read MoreAdvancements in the field of genetics has led to potential advantages, such as being able to rid a baby of a congential problem, but the vast array of other biological and societal issues CRISPR technology brings about create fervent controversy.
Read MoreNew York’s theater business is particularly hard hit by Covid-19, leaving nearly 100,000 people out of work.
Read MoreChina has locked up uighur muslims in western China under the preface of benevolent ‘re-education.’ The reality, according to many, is much more sinister, yet there is a lack of coverage of the atrocity in the West.
Read MoreNicholas Podell provides an update on the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Read MoreEcosia is a search egine that uses its ad revenue to plant trees and help the environment. We want to bolster the university’s sustainable outlook by ensuring our students and staff switch to search engines that benefit Mother Earth.
Read MoreEven if the public is educated on the merits of government intervention, will they believe what they hear? Or will the variety allowed for under federalism prevent the public from realising the benefits of government, especially in areas traditionally opposed to interference?
Read MoreMuch work remains to achieve the ambitious climate change objectives necessary to protect the planet.
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