Weekly Recap: Jan 18 to Jan 24
Jan 25: Biden becomes the 46th, Hong Kong went into lockdown, Thousands protest for the release of Navalny
Year: 2021
Mind the Digital Gap
Owning the latest electronic gadgets or having unfettered internet access at home may seem to be common or ordinary to many of us. Yet, in today’s digital age, millions of people globally remain disconnected and have no access to electronic devices. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted this divide – Why does this divide still exist? What can society do to bridge this digital gap? The IAS Gazette endeavours to answer these questions in this article.
Weekly Recap: Jan 11 to Jan 17
Jan 18: Trump becomes the first President to be impeached twice, Malaysia declares state of emergency, Museveni secures another term as Ugandan President.
Democracy of the Stateless: The Case of Rojava
What is a stateless democracy? This article explores the democratic experiment of Rojava to better understand what constitutes statelessness, and what a stateless democracy can do.
Weekly Recap: Jan 4 to Jan 10
Jan 11: Trump supporters storm US Capitol, Venezuela swears in new National Assembly, US Democrats prepare second Trump impeachment
Book: Unmasking Singapore’s 2020 General Elections
Singapore’s latest book on the local political scene is officially published. Authored by prominent local
You Didn’t Fire Me, I Quit
Are protest-resignations meaningful? From Mahathir to Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom, across the globe, this political move has seen widespread usage with mostly dismal results. Why do politicians continue to do this? Are there instances where this can work? How so?
Weekly Recap: Dec 28 to Jan 3
Jan 4: New York Stock Exchange to delist three Chinese telecom giants, Argentina legalises abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy, Post-Brexit trade deal came into effect after overwhelming support in Parliament
