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Albert Gunnison

Albert Gunnison is a U3 Economics and Political Science student at McGill University. He originally hails from Bow, New Hampshire, and grew up in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Albert specializes in Middle Eastern and North American studies for the MIR. He enjoys playing basketball and getting involved on campus in his free time.

Bobi Wine: An Unlikely Challenge to Status Quo Power in Uganda

Albert Gunnison Mar 24, 2020

"As Wine campaigns to upend what he argues is a fundamentally unjust government, President Museveni will look to stop his progress at every turn. Election day next February will be a referendum, not only on Museveni’s tight grip on…
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Why Wasn’t There a Republican Primary in South Carolina?

Albert Gunnison Mar 1, 2020

Holding primaries is still a necessary part of the electoral process, no matter which party's incumbent candidate is on the ballot. In cancelling the primary in South Carolina, the state Republican Party not only silenced minority…
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How Ukraine’s Celebrity President Rose to Power

Albert Gunnison Aug 31, 2019

"For , earning votes was—surprisingly—the easy part; maintaining public trust, meanwhile, will be significantly more difficult, especially in a nation where widespread corruption and pervasive distrust of the government have long defined…
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The Story of Enes Kanter: Basketball Star, Faithful Muslim, and Erdoğan Critic

Albert Gunnison Jun 19, 2019

" has set a strong example for young basketball players, faithful Muslims, and the anti-authoritarian movement in Turkey. Kanter's journey has certainly not been easy, and his statelessness remains an open question, but he will have a…
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What President Trump’s Veto on Yemen Means for the Saudi-U.S. Alliance

Albert Gunnison Apr 19, 2019

If an international coalition is to end the Yemeni Civil War, it will not be led by the United States, who has followed Saudi Arabia’s lead every step of the way since Mohammed Bin Salman first initiated bombings in 2015. While bipartisan…
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Victory at the Asia Cup: How Qatar Demonstrates Resilience Against the Saudi Blockade

Albert Gunnison Feb 22, 2019

Qatar’s victory at the Asia Cup is emblematic of its continued resistance to Saudi-led regional policy, and if the blockade is to continue with no concessions from either side, it could threaten the strength of the GCC, as well as the…
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