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One of the most rewarding components of the annual IRSAM trip to the Commission on the Status of Women is the well-planned visits to various Permanent Missions to the United Nations. Our delegation this year will have the opportunity to…
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Justin Trudeau has been a politician since 2008, but a public figure since birth. The common conception of Trudeau not only as a politician but also as a celebrity hurts coverage of his politics and affects his popularity both domestically…
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The Syrian Civil War has seen multiple evolutions since its origins in March 2011 with anti-government protests against the dictatorship of Bashar Al-Assad. With ISIS nearly defeated militarily, the war now appears to be undergoing another…
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Upon waking up at the crack of dawn to prepare for the first day of the Commission on the Status of Women at United Nations Headquarters, the McGill delegation headed straight to the UN Pass and ID Office. Delegation organizer Stevan…
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As the United Nations sews up its agreement with the Iraqi government to collect evidence of Daesh crimes, the need to consider various mechanisms of accountability for its militants appears greater than ever. The Iraq Independent…
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If you were to Google almost anything involving the country of Venezuela as of March, I almost guarantee an article that will appear is the New York Times' "Why I Am Running for President of Venezuela" by Henri Falcón. The piece is hopeful,…
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In September of 2017, online retailer Amazon announced that it would be expanding its operations by opening a second headquarters. Within weeks, dozens of cities across Canada and the United States rushed to submit proposals, enamoured by…
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This is the first article in a week-long series on the International Relations Students’ Association of McGill (IRSAM) delegation trip to the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women at United Nations Headquarters in New York City from the…
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For some decades now, professional sports leagues have been an integral part of the culture of American cities, with teams creating a sense of collective identity among local fans. Since the American Football League and the National…
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Facing recent charges of spreading “fake news” and facilitating foreign interference, Facebook may be compelled to re-market. While not charging the site explicitly, a recent indictment from the Mueller investigation comes as the first…
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