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In Lebanon, the Only Way Forward is Compromise
There is a saying in Lebanese politics—If you think you understand Lebanon, it is because someone has not explained…
The Observer: As EU elections near, Macron looks to…
This article was originally published by The Observer on Tuesday, October 23rd 2018. This article is a part of the…
A Woman’s Place is in a Body Bag
CW: Sexual Violence, Abuse
On September 3rd, a second-year Rongo University student, Sharon Otieno, was declared…
On Finding Yourself through DNA Testing
We all build an idea of what it means to be “me” through our roots.
A few days ago, Massachusetts Senator…
The Double Standards of Diplomacy, from West to East
In late 2017, Belgium announced that it would be sending a female ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Her Excellency…
Tunisia and Egypt: a Tale of Two Militaries?
Tunisia and Egypt are two of the most important and influential countries in the Middle Eastern and North African…
Typhoon Ompong: Lessons Finally Learned?
Typhoons are a consistent occurrence that devastates countries like the Philippines every year, yet government…
Nike and Colin Kaepernomics
Sports is one of the most meritocratic facets of our modern society where performance and team contribution, rather…
Opinion | On “Meeting” Malala: A Review of…
It was late, around 10:45 pm, when MIR Editor-in-Chief, Sarie Khalid, called me. Standing in line at the Basha on…
The (Re)Settlers of Karabakh: How Regional Nationalism…
As the Syrian civil war enters its seventh year, the stream of refugees fleeing the conflict continues. This exodus…
China’s Quiet Experiment with Democracy
The People’s Republic of China, established in 1949 under the one-party rule of the Chinese Communist Party, is an…
Invisible Lines: Free Speech or Hate Speech?
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” - Hall
Evelyn Hall…