Policy 65 min read

Two Point One - Global Fertility Rates and Canada's Situation

This essay examines the global collapse in fertility rates and why falling below the replacement rate matters for economics, politics, migration, and national strategy. Using examples from Japan, Canada, Hungary, South Korea, and China, it explores how demographic decline is reshaping the future of states and why Canada’s reliance on immigration is becoming one of its most important long-term policy questions.

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Finance 3 min read

The Capital One-Discover Deal: A Signal of Shifting Winds in U.S. Mergers

This essay explores how Capital One’s acquisition of Discover may reflect a broader shift in U.S. antitrust enforcement. By looking at the deal’s strategic value and regulatory approval, it considers how changing political conditions could reopen the door to major mergers across the economy.

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Personal 2 min read

My Biggest Regret Isn’t What I Did—It’s What I Didn’t Do

In this essay, I reflect on my relationship with gaming, from the joy it brought me during my teenage years to the regret I later felt when the competitive aspects of gaming started replacing the fun I was having. It is ultimately learning to invest more deliberately in the future truly I want.

International Affairs 3 min read

Sudan's Overlooked Civil War

This essay examines Sudan’s civil war as one of the world’s most devastating and overlooked humanitarian crises. It explains the roots of the conflict, the scale of civilian suffering, the role of foreign powers, and the limited international attention Sudan has received despite the millions of lives at risk.

War Media Public Policy