Articles
Injecting Transformational Optimism into The Canadian Energy Debate
In our newest editorial, QBR veteran and former Managing Editor Noah Lee calls for injecting transformational optimism into the Canadian energy debate rather than furthering divisiveness.
The Liberal Party and The Fall of the Trudeau Legacy
In our latest editorial, QBR Senior Editor Dhruv Shah breaks down the Trudeau legacy, once synonymous with progress and unity, which has now given way to a Canada grappling with rising living costs, housing unaffordability, and healthcare challenges under Justin Trudeau's leadership, prompting a dramatic decline in his approval ratings. As the nation faces these pressing issues, the future of the Liberal Party and Justin Trudeau hangs in the balance, with the looming possibility of the Conservative Party seizing the reins in the 2025 elections.
The Clean Network: The Tech War's Winning Hand
Following years of uncoordinated U.S. government attempts to curb data security risks from foreign actors, the Clean Network was formed in May 2020. The initiative’s subsequent global campaign came in quick succession as U.S. Undersecretary of State to the Trump Administration, Keith Krach, was under pressure to stop Huawei — China’s prized technology giant — and its seemingly inevitable market domination of fifth-generation (5G) cellular network infrastructure. But what is the Clean Network, and why is it one of the largest accomplishments of recent U.S. politics?
The Reality of Mind Control
If advanced brain-computer interfaces were to fulfill their promises, they would revolutionize the healthcare industry and provide a higher standard of living for millions of paraplegics. However, if these interfaces transcend the medical field and become enhancement tools, there are a plethora of implications that must be discussed.
Reeling in the Line: What Will a Deglobalized Future Look Like?
We have seen drastic market downturn due to supply chain issues, the Russia-Ukraine War, US-China tensions, and inflation. But what does this mean for our highly integrated world economy? It represents key events leading to further deglobalization. In fact, globalization peaked during the Global Financial Crisis and has been trending downwards since.
America v. Itself
While one could compile a list of social issues that are birthed from stripping the national right to bodily autonomy, a plethora of economic reasoning can also be leveraged to advocate for the right to choose. Due to the nature of this issue being so vulnerable, and individual beliefs being so strong there is a high level of polarity regarding the debate of abortion.
The Sun is Setting on the American Empire
What we can learn from the successes and failures of the U.S. conquest
Canada's Deficit
Current Canadian federal spending poses long-term risks for the health of the country that cannot be remediated with alternative theories like MMT.
Out With The Oil, In With The New
Iran’s dependence on crude oil must be set aside for social and economic progress to bolster the country’s growth.
