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Robin Vochelet

Robin Vochelet is entering his fourth and final year at McGill University, currently pursuing a B.A. Honours in International Development with a minor in Political Science. He has a particular interest in Chinese history and politics in East & Southeast Asia, as well as transitions from communism in East Europe. In his free time, Robin is often seen visiting cute cafés around Montreal, or surfing Wikipedia.

#Metoo?: How Japanese Legislation and Society Are Failing Sexual Assault Victims

Robin Vochelet Jul 7, 2020

When commenting on societal backlash, Itō criticized the mainstream media for trying to dismantle her case by discussing the outfit she was wearing that day, as well as her being intoxicated. According to Itō, experiences like hers are the…
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Underground Techno Raves in Singapore: a New Political Dawn for Disaffected Youth?

Robin Vochelet Jun 14, 2020

The promotional material posted by Horizon99 on their events’ pages reads more like a political manifesto than online advertising. The use of strong anti-capitalist statements ranging from “The neoliberal ideological engine sputters on” to…
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Towards an “LGBT-Free” Poland?

Robin Vochelet Apr 22, 2020

As of February 2020, over 100 Polish municipal or local governments have proclaimed themselves to be “free from LGBTQ ideology”. It is unclear what the word ‘ideology’ used here is supposed to mean. PiS party members have used this…
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Pandemics Abroad: Immigration Policy and the Coronavirus in East Asia

Robin Vochelet Mar 12, 2020

Currently, governments in East Asia and elsewhere are still trying to determine the best course of action for dealing with the Wuhan coronavirus. It is very likely that more measures restricting immigration within the region will be…
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