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Alexandra Sakellariou

Alexandra Sakellariou is a third year student at McGill University studying Joint Honors Political Science and Philosophy with a minor in Sexual Diversity Studies. She is originally from White Rock, British Columbia, a touristy beach town right outside of Vancouver. Her passion lies in foreign and domestic law, with a keen interest in humanitarian and social justice issues, as well as in both moral and political philosophy.

The Yemen Ceasefire: A Successful Truce or a Humanitarian Lull?

Alexandra Sakellariou Mar 31, 2016

A sign of hope has reached the crisis in Yemen, as the internationally-recognized Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have reportedly reached a ceasefire. However, critics remain unsure of the promise this truce holds. This month…
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TWU Law School: Freedom from Discrimination Over Freedom of Religion

Alexandra Sakellariou Dec 18, 2015

In a controversial decision, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Trinity Western University’s (TWU) plans to open a law school. The decision has overturned a previous decision by the Law Society of B.C. that…
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Airbus 321: Using Tragedy to Create Effective Discourse on Modern Terrorism

Alexandra Sakellariou Nov 21, 2015

A tragic event occurred October 31, when a Russian Airbus A321 fatally crashed over Egypt, killing all 224 staff members and passengers. The airplane, which had been flying from Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to St. Petersburg, Russia, is believed…
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Interpreting Treaty Rights: Recognizing the Indigenous Perspective

Alexandra Sakellariou Oct 19, 2015

More than 150 years of disputes over treaty interpretations between the Indigenous populations and federal government have critically characterized Canada’s history. Such conflicts are still making headlines today, as the Indigenous …
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