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The Illiberalism of Japan’s Detention Policies: an Interview with Professor Takamura

May 13, 2020November 10, 2021 Joy Kwak

In this interview, I take you to Japan: an economic powerhouse, stable democracy, and a country known for its increasing reliance on migrant workers.

The Venezuelan Refugee Crisis: Consequences and Responses

April 5, 2020November 10, 2021 Laurence Campanella

As of today, approximately 4.8 million Venezuelans have fled the country in an attempt to seek refuge from the crisis — that is, about 16% of Venezuela’s total population.

The Demise of Path Dependency: Pakistan’s Economy

March 12, 2020November 10, 2021 Laurence Campanella

In a system where profit is king, there is little material incentive to diversifying outside of industries wherein powerful stakeholders have interests.

Contemplating Contemporary Colonialism: Making sense of China’s Increasing Investment and Influence in Africa

February 19, 2020November 10, 2021 Laurence Campanella

While Europe has long been Africa’s biggest investor, China’s increasingly assertive investment portfolio over the last three decades has forcefully challenged the status quo.

Giving Rivers Rights: A Novel Approach to Protecting the Environment

January 7, 2020November 10, 2021 Maeve Williams

Land and water are integral components of capital accumulation: they are means of wealth accumulation. In a capitalist system, rivers are largely defined as instruments of labor. This paradigm posits that it is logical, if not natural, for humans to subjugate nature to extract resources and access wealth.

The McGill Food Coalition Kick-Off Event – Community and Food Go Hand-in-Hand

November 28, 2019November 8, 2021 Enkhuun Byambadorj

Food and community were the dominant themes at the McGill Food Coalition’s (MFC) kick-off event on November 15th. Attendees were welcomed with warm coffee, MFC pins, and an honest discussion about the state of McGill University’s food system.

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Category: Economics

The Illiberalism of Japan’s Detention Policies: an Interview with Professor Takamura

The Venezuelan Refugee Crisis: Consequences and Responses

The Demise of Path Dependency: Pakistan’s Economy

Contemplating Contemporary Colonialism: Making sense of China’s Increasing Investment and Influence in Africa

Giving Rivers Rights: A Novel Approach to Protecting the Environment

The McGill Food Coalition Kick-Off Event – Community and Food Go Hand-in-Hand

The United States’ Use of Human Rights as a Bargaining Chip in its Trade War with China: Why Here? Why Now?

David Malpass at McGill: An Uncertain Future For the World Bank?

Rage Against the Decree: the Role of Indigenous and Marginalized Ecuadorians in Revoking Decree 883

Mongolia’s Raw Coal Ban Promises Results… But What Kind of Results?