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Here There Be Pirates: The Rise of Illicit Economies in…
The rise of pirates off of the coast of Venezuela is evidence of the state's economic breakdown. As Venezuelans try…
Debt, Language-rights Dispute and a New Party on the…
Much like America’s Midwest “fly-over” states, New Brunswick is colloquially known as a “drive-through” province.…
An Old Trick With a New Look: The Vancouver Model of…
Vancouver’s real estate market, it’s ever rising prices, and under-the-table cash pay-offs play a central role in…
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…