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The Changing Role of Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement
In Latin America, indigenous groups are increasingly letting their voices be heard, whether through the cultural…
Malaysia’s Vision 2020
In the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur, high sky rises are seen throughout the downtown area. The rapid…
A False Theory of True Conclusions
A Confucian adage says: “It is pointless to search for a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is not there.”…
Vote For a Better Tomorrow, Unless Tomorrow’s Government…
To vote is a civic duty, a privilege, a voice in government. However, when does a single vote translate into…
Airbus 321: Using Tragedy to Create Effective Discourse…
A tragic event occurred October 31, when a Russian Airbus A321 fatally crashed over Egypt, killing all 224 staff…
Interview with Patrick Brennan: Aboriginal Rights in…
MIR Online interviewed Patrick Brennan, Executive Director of McGill's Institute for the Study of International…
The Radical Right: A Tale of Two Countries
On the surface, European and American democracies don’t have very much in common. European Union (EU) states…
‘We Never Forget Our Citizens’: Are Western…
“It will demonstrate to those who would do Britain, our people and our allies harm, that we have a long reach, we…
Rising Intolerance in India: Protecting Secularism,…
For a country lauded for its tolerance over a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices, India is seeing…
The Political Motivations of Obama’s Rejection and…
On November 6, President Obama held a press conference in regards to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Stating…
Opening the Floodgate of Money in Politics
In 2010, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission overturned restrictions on corporate spending in elections.…
What Do We Do With Disaster? Remembering the…
Nearly two weeks ago, on October 26th, Afghanistan was hit by an earthquake. The earthquake, falling between 7.5…