Sam Colbert
The Economist's Canada correspondent, providing analysis on Vancouver's drug decriminalization plan.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 23min
Borderline disorder: the UN’s refugee treaty at 70
Brooke Unger, a migration expert for The Economist, and Sam Colbert, who covers Canada, discuss the increasing inadequacy of the 1951 UN Refugee Convention amidst modern crises. They highlight the global reluctance to uphold asylum obligations while exploring Vancouver's controversial approach to drug decriminalization to combat overdose rates. Additionally, they touch on the urgent efforts to preserve the Mwou 'click language' in Africa, showcasing the rich cultural heritage threatened by colonization.
Jul 28, 2021 • 23min
Borderline disorder: the UN’s refugee treaty at 70
Brooke Unger, a migration specialist at The Economist, and Sam Colbert, the Canada correspondent, discuss the inadequacies of the 70-year-old UN Refugee Convention amid the current refugee crises. They highlight the challenges for asylum seekers in Europe and the shifting political landscape regarding refugees. Colbert also explores Vancouver’s bold proposal to decriminalize drug possession, a response to alarming overdose rates, while examining local activism and public health implications. The conversation is a compelling blend of humanitarian issues and innovative policy responses.
