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Ruolan Ma

Ruolan is in her last year at McGill University, majoring in Political Science and Economics. As a staff writer of Catalyst, she is particularly interested in the economic policies in Asia and the politics of authoritarian regimes.
Revisiting Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis

Revisiting Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis

January 20, 2021November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma
While the brutal killing of Hindus and other chaos created by ARSA are condemnable and should not be ignored by the world, what many don’t see are the thousands of Rohingya who have lost their lives and homes in this endless battle, clear victims of crimes against humanity.

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A Glimpse of Myanmar’s 2020 Elections: A Hard Road to Democracy

A Glimpse of Myanmar’s 2020 Elections: A Hard Road to Democracy

December 19, 2020November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma
A future of a fully democratized Myanmar might still be distant, but with politicians like Aung San Suu Kyi, gradually improving of economic competitiveness, improved civil rights protections, and a growing civic consciousness, Myanmar’s road to democracy is by no means out of reach.

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Confronting Mask Culture in China and Canada

Confronting Mask Culture in China and Canada

November 9, 2020November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma
When it comes to a collective crisis like this, behaviour tends to be related to notions of collectivism and individualism.

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