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Darius Jamal

Darius is a third year student at McGill, working towards his Bachelor of Arts. He is studying honours Political Science and a major in Economics.

Can Tulips Help Us Understand Bitcoin?

Darius Jamal Jul 7, 2022
The events of Tulipmania are often used as a cautionary tale to warn investors of the dangers of market speculation, with many comparing Tulipmania to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Although the price of many cryptocurrencies has been…
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Captain Thomas Sankara: The Upright Revolutionary

Darius Jamal Apr 21, 2022
Thomas Sankara showed that Africa could achieve remarkable growth and prosperity without foreign aid or intervention. Comparing his accomplishments to the current state of Burkina Faso makes his untimely death even more tragic. Even so,…
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Elections Have Failed in Libya: Who Will Lead the Country Forward?

Darius Jamal Mar 4, 2022
Although the prospects for this election were grim, the current outcome has failed to meet even the most conservative hopes. Libya’s High National Electoral Commission (HNEC) has failed to establish the basic rules of the election, meaning…
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Judicial Warfare: How Poland Is Attacking the European Rule of Law

Darius Jamal Dec 3, 2021
The Polish Constitutional Tribunal’s findings in response to a ruling issued by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) are an “unprecedented provocation” to the Court's jurisdiction.
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“Squid Game” and Human Rights: The Life of a Migrant Worker

Darius Jamal Nov 5, 2021
As a migrant worker and visible minority, Ali Abdul's boss exploits him and Korean society treats him as a second-class citizen.
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Casualties of the Forever War: How the Taliban Is Reclaiming Afghanistan

Darius Jamal Aug 5, 2021
With US troops gradually leaving throughout the summer, the Taliban has been expectedly reclaiming territory in rural Afghanistan. However, the pace at which they are advancing far exceeds initial estimates made by US intelligence.
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How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Took Centre Stage at Euro 2020

Darius Jamal Jul 14, 2021
For football fans across the world, the game's appropriation as a foreign policy tool is controversial. Although the sport's competitive landscape dictates that organizations need to do what is necessary to survive, monetary gain often…
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