Shue-er Peralta

Decolonising International Aid: Why Aid Does More Bad than Good
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Decolonising International Aid: Why Aid Does More Bad than Good

By Shue-er Peralta / October 27, 2022

Ever since the Second World War, aid has become a means for the international community to uplift underdeveloped and developing countries out of poverty and humanitarian crises. Does international aid, however, actually fulfil what it’s meant to fulfil? The answer isn’t straightforward. In the case of the Global South, current poverty data and recent debates about its effectiveness may suggest this might not be the case. Shue-er from the IAS Gazette examines the role of aid and how it may need a structural revamp to further development in the Global South.

From Affiliation To Invasion: Dissecting The Russia-Ukraine War
Features

From Affiliation To Invasion: Dissecting The Russia-Ukraine War

By Sherry Han / July 21, 2022

With the influx of information on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it may seem overwhelming for some to grasp how such a situation that abruptly dominated our news and social media feeds unfolded to become one of Europe’s largest wars in recent times. We highlight the tangled history and the complex relationship between the two nations and reveal its part in setting the stage for the ongoing crisis.

Global Health Diplomacy: A Call for Global Solidarity
COVID-19 Pandemic/Features

Global Health Diplomacy: A Call for Global Solidarity

By Shue-er Peralta / November 11, 2021

The nearly two-year long pandemic has taught the world a myriad of things. From a global health perspective, one critical fact has been highlighted: the virus transcends national borders. With the world becoming increasingly globalised and interconnected, experts predict that it is only a matter of time before the next global health crisis emerges. How then, can world leaders and international stakeholders step up to the rising challenges surrounding global health to secure the health of nations?

The True Cost of Social Media Activism
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The True Cost of Social Media Activism

By Shue-er Peralta / March 2, 2021

As the Covid-19 pandemic plagued the entire globe, lockdowns and stay-home measures became the new norm for many. Being stuck at home gave us no choice but to be glued to our screens. With the majority of activities taken online, it is no surprise that activism too, has made an appearance on social media platforms and it is what we saw online that formed our opinions and sent us back to the streets.

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