Biden: the End of American Involvement in Afghanistan?
In practice, Biden may be the one to wrap up Trump’s withdrawal plan. Despite hopes among Afghan government officials that the US will reverse course, he has few cards left to play in this game.
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The Losing Battle of Collective Action Against COVID-19
During this pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's multiple warnings about the dangers of complacency and reminders of personal responsibility were critical first steps in encouraging a united public response. However, in the face of an…
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Boko Haram Strikes Again in Nigeria
Boko Haram's unchecked growth in the last decade makes it one of Africa's largest terrorist groups, along with al-Shabaab and the Islamic State. Nigeria's failure to respond effectively has allowed the group to reach this critical position…
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MIR Meets: Abdel Dicko
Host Mathieu Lavault sits down with fellow McGill student Abdel Dicko, a Rhodes Scholar recipient, to talk about his personal and professional accomplishments and what McGill means for him as he prepares to go study at Oxford.
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From Covid-19 vaccines to asthma treatment: The importance of racial diversity in medical research
In the United States, minority groups represented about 40 per cent of the population in 2019 but were the focus of less than 2 per cent of clinical cancer trials. Consequently, racial bias in research may lead to suboptimal care for…
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Confronting Anti-Blackness within the Asian Community
As the success of Asian-Americans became the gold standard for white politicians who wished to deny the demands of African-Americans, the tide of anti-Asian immigration and racism retreated.
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MIR Meets: Marjorie Cohn
Host Mathieu Lavault sits down with Marjorie Cohn, professor at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, and the former president of the National Lawyers Guild to talk about civil liberties in the era of Julian!-->…
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The End of the Djukanović Rule in Montenegro
Milo Djukanović had ruled Montenegro for three decades when his party lost elections for the first time in August 2020. This shift in governance signals the end of a period defined by corruption, ethnic tensions and autocratic rule. The new…
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US Elections Miniseries: Trump’s Explosive Exit
President Trump has earned the moniker of the most impeached president in US history, as a result of his incitement of the assault on the US Capitol. Join Max Clark, Amy Rosenbluth, and Emma Frattasio as they come together to discuss last!-->…
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Beyond the QAnon Shaman: The Disturbing Relationship Between New Age and Far Right Movements
Both right-wing ideologues and members of New Age groups believe that modern society has lost its way. In times of crisis, these beliefs are magnified, and the fraudulence of our institutions is exposed. From this stems a worrying dynamic,…
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