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Maisie Wynd Smith

Maisie Wynd Smith is a second year student double majoring in International Development Studies and Geography. Her areas of interest include international relations, social justice, and Asia-Pacific economics and politics.

FIFA Shoots, Saudi Scores; The 2034 Men’s World Cup’s Impacts Beyond the Pitch

Maisie Wynd Smith May 20, 2024

Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup marks a strategic move to enhance its soft power on the global stage. However, the decision to allow a nation with countless human rights controversies to host such an event also…
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Is Cultural Commodification A By-Product of Backpacker Tourism?

Maisie Wynd Smith Dec 4, 2023

The intricate relationship between the phenomenon of cultural commodification and the history of global tourism but be addressed. To instigate meaningful change, awareness of the topic and its effects, is imperative.
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Can Netball Help All? The Sport Aiding Women’s Fight Against Poverty Across Africa

Maisie Wynd Smith Apr 12, 2023

Sports have a universal power to help people face adversity. The sport of netball holds a special ability to help women and girls experiencing poverty due to its unique history and influence.
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Water as a Human Right or a Public Good: Water Privatization Across the Global South

Maisie Wynd Smith Mar 4, 2023

Water can be considered both a public good and a human right. Addressing the divergence between water’s economic and political implications is imperative to the future of development in the Global South.
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The Hidden Story of Thailand’s Sex Industry

Maisie Wynd Smith Nov 21, 2022

Thailand's tourism industry plays a large role in the city's infamous character. But notoriety comes with a cost, and young women and girls are paying for it.
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