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The Fracture to Come in German Politics
German politics generally have a reputation for being boring, and few German politicians exemplify this better than…
Prevention Over Protection: A Liberal Approach to HIV…
On December 1st, 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood on Parliament Hill and raised a red and white flag in…
Day 4 at the Commission on the Status of Women
At this point in the week, early mornings and late nights have become a routine – one that I rather enjoy, in fact.…
Why China Should Open its Borders to the World
In recent history, China has seen considerable amounts of emigration. In 2012, there were more than 46 million…
Bermuda’s Divorce with Same-Sex Marriage
As the rest of the world progresses towards equal civil rights and marriage equality, Bermuda, a small island…
Who Does Alexander the Great Belong To? | Part 1
Editor’s Note: This article is the first of a two-part series on the naming dispute between the "Former Yugoslav…
Is It a Good Idea to Criminalize Music Piracy?
In the beginning of La Divina Commedia, Dante is escaping from fierce beasts in a sinister forest. Forlorn of all…
Day 3 at the Commission on the Status of Women
After half a week of 12+ hour days at or near the United Nations headquarters, our delegation is getting tired but…
Russia’s Successes and Failures in the Middle East
A key tenant in Russia's new Foreign Policy Concept, passed in December 2016, was to increase their power and…
I Want to Love Other Women, But…
In an age where women need each other the most, we are our own fiercest competitors.
In 1997, two young gymnasts…
An Open Letter to American Lawmakers Opposed to Gun…
To any member of Congress currently opposed to gun reform legislation:
On February 14th, 17 people, 14 of whom…
MIR Meets EP 4: José Camargo
Meet MIR writer José Camargo and learn more about his ongoing blog, Colombian Peace Watch
Directed by Sam Duke…