Articles
A First Name Basis
In Queen's Business Review (QBR) Politics and the World section, Editor-in-Chief Jacob Kranjac examines the 2024 U.S. presidential election through the candidacy of Kamala Harris, revealing how gendered media narratives continue to shape political perception and the broader realities faced by women in politics.
Preventing Failure to Launch
In Queen's Business Review (QBR) Strategy portfolio, Editor-in-Chief Jacob Kranjac explores how organizations can prevent “failure to launch,” introducing a community-centered approach to onboarding and examining how connection, shared experiences, and cultural alignment can be leveraged as strategic advantages.
The Dinosaurs Are Dying And They Don’t Know It Yet
In Queen's Business Review (QBR) Health and Innovation portfolio, Editor-in-Chief Jacob Kranjac revisits Robert Mitchnick’s decade-old article, “The Dinosaurs Are Back,” exploring how the conversation around overpopulation and humanity’s greatest threats has evolved into a more complex and pressing global challenge.
Zip It and Let the Quiet Giant Speak: How YKK Dominates Global Manufacturing
Look down at your pants right now. Between your legs sits a multi-billion dollar company you have never heard of. That tiny piece of metal that keeps your jeans together, your jacket closed, and your suitcase sealed belongs to YKK. Despite being attached to billions of garments around the globe, YKK remains one of the most quiet yet powerful companies in modern manufacturing. In this editorial, Yaren Yurdakul explains how a company unknown to most is found in every home.
God in Government: Assessing the Modern Intersections and Implications of Religion and Secular Politics
Behind the growing influence of faith in politics lies a deeper concern: the erosion of secularism, the marginalization of minority voices, and the use of religion to shape policy. Politics & World editor, Shree Dave, examines how Religious Interest Groups in the United States and the culturalization of Christianity in European populist movements have reshaped supposedly secular democracies. From lobbying and legislation to embedding religion in national identity, this article explores how faith is leveraged to justify exclusionary policies and argues for protecting pluralism, equality, and true secularity.
Structural Reforms to Restore the U.S. Supreme Court’s Legitimacy
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is at a crossroads. In recent years, the nation’s highest court has gone from a non-partisan arbiter to a politicized arm of the government, leading many to cast doubt on the integrity of their decisions. In this editorial, Politics & the World editor, Max Odlozinski, discusses if the SCOTUS can regain its legitimacy.
The New Gold Standard: Are Central Banks Anticipating a New Financial Order or Adopting Diversification Strategies?
With increasing economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, central banks around the world, especially BRICS nations, are increasingly adding gold to their reserves. QBR Editor Janani Anandan explores how this movement extends beyond mere diversification, signalling a growing dissatisfaction with U.S. dollar dominance and embracement of de-dollarization practices. However, a complete return to a gold standard faces various obstacles including production constraints, market volatility and global scale complexities. Anandan investigates the motivations and implications of such a shift towards gold, offering insights to retail investors and policymakers alike.
The True Price of Beauty: An Economic Analysis of the Big Beautiful Bill
Donald Trump’s second presidential term has been marked by slogans and spectacles. His self-proclaimed “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB) stands out not just for its name but its sweeping economic implications. The president is adamant about ”making America great again,” stating it would “make this country into a rocket ship. It's going to be really great.” But with beauty comes hefty price tags, which brings into question – how beautiful really is the big beautiful bill?
How Love Drives Literature: Romance for Mass Consumption
From rippling muscles to abstract illustrations, romance covers continue to dominate commercial and domestic bookshelves alike. In this article, QBR Editor Annabella Luo explores how the genre has won over generation after generation of new readers. Following the rise of influencers and short-form media, how can literature hold the attention of the public, and at what cost?
The Playbook Behind Trump’s Tariff Chaos
This article will explore the evolution of U.S. tariff policy and the current trade policy of President Trump during his second term. By tracing the development of tariffs from the founding of the United States through to Trump’s potential second-term plans, this piece aims to examine how tariffs have re-emerged as a tool for President Trump to address the economic and geopolitical challenges facing the U.S.