MIR Meets: Robert Wright
Host Blaise Brosnan sits down with Substack writer and podcast host Robert Wright, to discuss the concept of non-zero-sumness, the origins of early Christianity, and the evolution in the perception of the Abrahamic God as described in his…
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Dollarisation en Argentine : Panacée Économique ou Pari Risqué ?
Il existe un vieux dicton parmi les économistes : « Tout au long de l'histoire, il n'y a eu que quatre types d'économies dans le monde : les économies avancées, les économies en développement, le Japon et l’Argentine ». Ainsi, l'Argentine…
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China’s push for Uniformity: the Future of Cantonese in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
In 1842, when the Qing Dynasty in China ceded Hong Kong Island to the British after the First Opium War, it set in motion a process that would affect the history of the region. It is a history that was destined to be both…
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Forgotten Surrogate Mothers: The Unresolved Issues in Commercial Surrogacy
The surrogacy industry exploits financially vulnerable surrogate mothers, raising ethical concerns due to a lack of international regulations and inadequate support for these women. It's time to prioritize human dignity and rights in this…
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La Guerre Froide 2.0? Nouveaux Acteurs, Défis de la Démondialisation, et Multipolarité en Vue
La possibilité d'une nouvelle Guerre Froide se dessine, explorée lors d'une récente table ronde à l’Université McGill. Ce résumé met en lumière la montée de nouvelles puissances, les défis de la démondialisation, et les dynamiques…
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A Traumatic Reckoning: The Indigenous Relationship with Catholicism
Religious institutions play a critical role in shaping the nation’s identity and can aid Canada in correcting its historical wrongdoings with the Indigenous communities.
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Walking the Line of Justice and Stability: East Timor and ASEAN
East Timor is a nation that runs on democratic principles and maintains that justice should be considered a priority, willing to risk ASEAN membership to support and stand by their values. This offers a clear statement not only on Myanmar's…
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Divided Destinies: The Unresolved Armenia-Azerbaijan Land Conflict
In the heart of the South Caucasus, a simmering conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has recently flared up with ever-more intensity, casting a spotlight on a long-standing territorial dispute over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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The Extinction of the Women’s College: Is Brescia’s Closure a Feminist Move?
“Women's only education has worked well for 104 years: it's only ending now because of finances, not lack of relevance.” – Heather Kirk
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How Trans Americans Became the Latest Republican Scapegoat
How has a group that accounts for such a small percentage of the US population become the latest political obsession of the Republican Party? And more importantly, how has this group become the cultural centerpiece of the 2024 Republican…
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