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Matthias Hoenisch

Matthias Hoenisch is in his third year at McGill, working toward his BA in Political Science and International Development Studies. His areas of interest include electoral politics, emerging democracies, and economic development. In his spare time, he can be found playing and/or watching soccer, tennis, and basketball.

Democracy in 2020: A Tale of Four Elections

Matthias Hoenisch Dec 30, 2020

Evidently, the notion of liberal democracy faced a multitude of challenges throughout 2020, as demonstrated by the Belarusian, Bolivian, Tanzanian, and American elections. In all four countries, the state of democracy appears precarious,…
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The Rise of Japarov: Chaos in Kyrgyzstan

Matthias Hoenisch Dec 1, 2020

Major events in far-flung locales can affect our lives in surprising ways thanks to economic, political, and cultural globalization. Sadyr Japarov’s seizure of power in Kyrgyzstan is one such situation: a sequence of events which would make…
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The Burning North: A Warning for Humanity

Matthias Hoenisch Aug 29, 2020

The entire world bears the consequences of the largest emitters’ actions. Compared to the future effects of climate change on our lives, a bit of transcontinental smoke is not particularly worrisome. The international community must heed…
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The Tiny Island at the Heart of US Military Policy in Asia

Matthias Hoenisch Jul 25, 2020

In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies Diego Garcia, the region’s bastion of American hegemony. As Chinese influence continues to expand in South Asia, Diego Garcia will become even more crucial in guaranteeing the prioritization of…
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Looking to the Future on Fiji’s 50th

Matthias Hoenisch Jul 8, 2020

After a tumultuous first five decades as an independent state rife with ethnic conflict and political instability, Fiji is emerging as one of the countries at the forefront of the climate crisis. The actions and leadership of Fiji and its…
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Another Goal in Mind: “Sportswashing” in Professional Soccer

Matthias Hoenisch Jun 10, 2020

Governments have always attempted to repurpose public sporting enthusiasm for their political gain. Sportswashing is simply a modern-day manifestation of this idea.
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