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Nina Russell

Nina is a third-year student pursuing a joint honours degree in Political Science and History. She is interested in human rights and political violence. In her spare time, you can probably find her on a beach with a glass of wine, some brie and a good book.

Conservative Leadership Race Points to Systemic Barriers for Women in Politics

Nina Russell Mar 27, 2020

Of the eight hopefuls, both female candidates have so far struggled to be taken seriously, pointing to barriers within the Conservative Party, and Canadian politics at large, that inhibit women from attaining power.
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Reconciling Defence and Development in Canada’s North

Nina Russell Feb 22, 2020

Improving Canada’s Northern policy could prove to kill two birds with one stone: helping both to improve daily life for those who live there as well as consolidating Canada’s position as a defensive northern power in the face of rising…
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The Gambia’s Lawsuit Against Myanmar Offers Hope for Accountability in Genocide

Nina Russell Dec 8, 2019

Despite numerous UN fact-finding missions, resolutions, and public condemnations, The Gambia's case represents the first time Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority will get to have their say in court.
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How China’s economic expansionism is contributing to Muslim persecution

Nina Russell Nov 3, 2019

While transgressing boundaries of sovereignty in a quest for economic supremacy in the East, President Xi Jinping has been allowed to continue such Muslim persecution due to the response, or lack thereof, by other predominantly Muslim…
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