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Emily Hunt

Emily Hunt is a fourth year Honours Political Science major with a minor in European History. Her interests lie in American and European politics as well as, more specifically, in international security, cybersecurity, and human behaviour. She is fascinated by the interplay between historic trends and political outcomes.

Milkshaking Up Activism: the power of humour in resistance

Emily Hunt Jun 14, 2019

Business in Westminster’s parliamentary chambers has been relatively quiet since Brexit Day was postponed to 31 October, rather than taking place on the long-anticipated 29 March. News cycles have momentarily moved away from the United…
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Brexit-era Defections Highlight Parliamentary Defects

Emily Hunt Mar 14, 2019

Brexit is only a symptom of a much larger problem. A second referendum may help manage a byproduct of this systemic flaw, but it would only be the first step in a long process of party realignment and parliamentary reform.
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Defining Brexit: A Call for a Second Referendum

Emily Hunt Jan 21, 2019

In about two months, on March 29th of this year, the United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union. This day has been coined “Brexit Day,” and stands as the culminating point of the complex processes of negotiation and contentious…
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What has happened since “What Happened”?

Emily Hunt Dec 13, 2018

On Monday 23 October 2017 Hillary Clinton took the stage at the Palais des congrès in Montreal to promote her then-recently released book “What Happened.” A comedy act courtesy of Andre Philippe Gagnon warmed up the crowd and a video…
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Giving the Cold Shoulder to the INF

Emily Hunt Nov 7, 2018

On 20 October 2018, Donald Trump expressed the United States’ intention to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The INF is a foundational agreement from the Cold War, signed in 1987 by United States President…
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Brett Kavanaugh in the Time of Me Too

Emily Hunt Sep 29, 2018

As the swing vote on the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy could not be pinned ideologically one way or the other. In practice, however, he sided with the Liberal justices on a number of key issues, including same-sex marriage and…
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Who are We Without EU?

Emily Hunt Jul 2, 2018

March 29th marked the start of the one year countdown to Brexit day, when the United Kingdom is set to begin to withdraw from the European Union. The outcome of the referendum in 2016 was certainly unexpected, with many still struggling to…
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What Happened Then and What It Means Now: An Evening with Hillary Clinton

Emily Hunt Nov 1, 2017

The crowd was buzzing with anticipation after comedian Andre Philippe Gagnon had finished his act. People were craning their necks to keep the stage in view, and the murmurs grew louder with each passing moment. Then, New York Times…
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The Diversion Program: An Intern in Judge Capeci’s Drug Court

Emily Hunt Aug 5, 2017

The following article is in part based on the author's own internship experience as well as an interview-style discussion with the Honourable Susan M. Capeci. The following reflects the author's own opinions and not those of Judge Capeci or…
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Terrorism Goes Viral

Emily Hunt Jul 3, 2017

Unfortunately, terrorism is far from a new phenomenon, and it does not seem to be a passing occurrence. The harsh reality is that as humanity progresses forward with scientific research and technological advancement, terrorists also expand…
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Tell Us the Truth Mr. Trump

Emily Hunt May 24, 2017

On January 21st of this year, Sean Spicer deliberately lied when discussing the audience present at President Trump’s inauguration. He claimed that it was, “the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period, both in person and…
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More Than Just A Game: Conflict Simulations with McGill’s Professor Brynen

Emily Hunt Mar 26, 2017

Writers’ note: Direct quotes from Professor Brynen are indicated in italics. It is rare that the pleasurable world of fictional gaming and roleplaying is permitted to interact with the traditionally much more serious realm of academics.…
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Queen Elizabeth II: Sapphire Stability

Emily Hunt Feb 22, 2017

On Monday February 6th, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee, marking 65 years on the throne. She is the first British monarch ever to do so, surpassing the 63 years and 216 days of Queen Victoria, whom she also surpassed in…
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The End of Political Science as We Know It

Emily Hunt Feb 1, 2017

The world has entered a stage where cause can be identified, but there is no way to determine the effects that will result. The entire purpose of political science is to understand, theorize, and explain; to make sense of the non-sensical;…
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An Open Letter to Anyone that is Afraid

Emily Hunt Jan 27, 2017

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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Fidel Castro: An Unlikely Role Model

Emily Hunt Dec 7, 2016

In today’s international community, interaction is inevitable. Globalization and modernization have brought about a level of inter-relatedness that is unprecedented in its depth, breadth, and subsequent influence on international affairs.…
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The Mosul Dam: an Unlikely Weapon of Unparalleled Force

Emily Hunt Nov 10, 2016

Mosul used to be the second largest city in Iraq and the Northwest commercial center, naturally leaving it with a relatively dense population. Enter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), rooted in al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), the…
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What Was Really Being Said at the First Presidential Debate?

Emily Hunt Oct 11, 2016

On September 26th, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took the stage at Hofstra University to begin the widely anticipated first presidential debate. A great deal can be learned not just from the specifics of what these two individuals said,…
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