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 optimistic. Over the course of his campaign, and the chaos that ensued across America, I only ever felt anger and pessimism.…
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Inequality and Incest in the Game of Thrones Committee
It is a time of great uncertainty in the kingdom of Westeros. With King Robert in critical condition after a hunting accident, representatives of the great Houses of the Realm have convened in a special emergency session of the Small…
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6th Legal Committee Moves to Hold Peacekeepers Accountable
The United Nations showed the breadth of its specialized legal bodies, as the 6th Legal Committee commenced its second committee session with passionate efforts to invoke UN values on international affairs. The 143 delegates present this…
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Reconciliation and the Dirty War in Argentina: The Specialized Agency on the National Commission on…
The Specialized Agency known as the National Commission on the Disappearance of Persons can be described in 5 words: Spanglish, civilized unmods, and well-prepared delegates. Taking place in 1983 Argentina, the delegates take on the role of…
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McMUN 2017 Global Leadership Forum: The Impact of Collaboration Between the Private, Public, and…
Recently, there has been a global trend where organizations within the private, public, and plural sectors are collaborating more across sectors to leverage financial resources of certain partners with the experience of other parties to…
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Way Ahead Not Closed – Key Note Speaker McMUN 2017
With the words ”je suis ravi d’etre avec vous ce soir,” The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, opened her address as the Keynote Speaker of McMUN 2017. Having served as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)…
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McMUN’s Grand Opening: Four Days of Heated Debates, Unique Encounters and Experiences to Remember
The McGill Model United Nations (McMUN) 2017 convention officially opened at 7:30 PM yesterday, after months of hard work and preparation. This is McMUN’s 29th edition, as it welcomes 1572 delegates from universities across Canada and the…
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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 passes for Canadians and free admission for international visitors, to spending 5 million dollars on New Year’s Eve…
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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 illegal immigration by building a wall between Mexico and the United States. The wall's purpose would be to attempt to lower…
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To Euro or Not to Euro? For Croatia, the Wise Choice is No
The road to the Euro remains a long one for Croatia despite the fact that the Croatian National Bank (CNB), intends to replace the Croatian kuna with Europe’s shared currency by 2020. However, it very well may not be the best path for…
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