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The Forgotten Conflict of Burundi
Burundi, an African country located in the region of the Great Lakes, is going through a worrying crisis rapidly…
Wet Foot, Dry Foot: Obama’s Race to U.S. – Cuban…
After 2 years of repairing Cold War wounds between the United States and Cuba, Obama announced the end of the…
The End of Political Science as We Know It
The world has entered a stage where cause can be identified, but there is no way to determine the effects that will…
What Does Rafsanjani’s Death Mean for Iranian Politics?
Iran’s former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani died on the 8th of January at the age of 84. A key figure of the…
The EU and the New East: Integration, Confrontation, and…
The establishment of visa-free travel to Belarus for citizens of 80 countries (including European Union Member…
The Jerusalem Question
President Trump has declared his intention to move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The…
Is Philanthrocapitalism the Answer to Climate Change?
On December 11, 2016, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced the launch of Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a…
McMUN 2017 Interview Series: Weapon X Committee Chair…
David Watson: What makes the CDC Weapon X Committee a special part of this year's McMUN conference?
Philippe…
Breaking the Cycle of the Chicago Police Department
In the summer of 2016, I worked as an embedded journalist for Mikva Challenge, a Chicago-based non-profit. The…
An Open Letter to Anyone that is Afraid
As I witnessed Donald Trump's inauguration, I struggled to find a silver lining that made me feel the slightest bit…
Canada’s 150th Bonanza: Politics of Celebration
If you haven’t heard, it’s Canada’s 150th anniversary and Canada is making waves celebrating it. From free parks…
Trump’s Wall: A Divide in US-Mexico Relations
President Trump is gearing up to follow through on his campaign promise to strengthen border security and cut down…