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Tag: politics

La poussée de l’extrême droite aux élections européennes

La poussée de l’extrême droite aux élections européennes

July 12, 2024July 11, 2024 Thelma Gauthier

Les accords fondateurs de l’Union européenne ont été signés le 25 mars 1957 avec le Traité de Rome, ayant pour but la création d’une entité politique réunissant les États européens à des fins économiques, diplomatiques et culturelles. Depuis, l’Union européenne … Continue reading

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Mexico’s Presidential Election: Implications for National Climate Policy

Mexico’s Presidential Election: Implications for National Climate Policy

July 10, 2024July 7, 2024 Gabriella Klimov

Excerpt: Sheinbaum has come to take his place. For much of her career, Sheinbaum and López Obrador have maintained a close and amicable relationship; some have called him her mentor. Such a relationship raises an important question: will Sheinbaum forge … Continue reading

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The Uncertain Future of the EU After the 2024 Parliamentary Elections

The Uncertain Future of the EU After the 2024 Parliamentary Elections

July 10, 2024July 8, 2024 Victoire Thierry

From the 6th to the 9th of June, European Union (EU) citizens across all 27 member states gathered in polling stations to vote in the EU Parliamentary elections. With approximately 73% of EU citizens affirming that the EU affects their … Continue reading

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A Persian Game of Thrones: What President Ebrahim Raisi’s Death Means for the Future of the Iranian Regime

A Persian Game of Thrones: What President Ebrahim Raisi’s Death Means for the Future of the Iranian Regime

July 8, 2024July 7, 2024 Bill Lin

Last month, Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi passed away during a helicopter crash while travelling through thick fog in the mountains of northwest Iran. His premature death came amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East, primarily caused by Israel’s War in … Continue reading

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Hezbollah-Israël : L’autre guerre au Moyen-Orient

Hezbollah-Israël : L’autre guerre au Moyen-Orient

April 24, 2024April 27, 2024 Yara Daher

« Un projet parallèle à leur génocide à Gaza » : voici comment l’écrivain Raja Farah, mieux connu sous son pseudonyme @ohmyhappiness, décrit les offensives d’Israël dans le sud du Liban. Cette phrase capte l’essence de la situation : les … Continue reading

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Addressing the Implications of Colonialism: Examining Indigenous Health Disparities in Canada

Addressing the Implications of Colonialism: Examining Indigenous Health Disparities in Canada

April 20, 2024April 16, 2024 Shannon Tse

While universal health care is envisioned as a fundamental human right for all, its seemingly contradictory reality presents unique challenges in which health disparities continue to negatively harm Indigenous communities. This is due to the damaging effects of settler colonialism … Continue reading

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How Facebook and Meta Became Breeding Grounds for Sexual Exploitation

How Facebook and Meta Became Breeding Grounds for Sexual Exploitation

April 20, 2024April 16, 2024 Sophie Hill

Excerpt: An investigation into sexual exploitation and trafficking within Meta technology. 

Discussions of technological advancements such as social media platforms often center around the same set of pros and cons – connection and communication, but also isolation and cyberbullying. However, … Continue reading

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The Hypocrisy of the Tik-Tok Ban

The Hypocrisy of the Tik-Tok Ban

April 17, 2024April 15, 2024 Anvita Dattatreya

In the digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of everyday life, shaping culture, politics, and commerce. Among these platforms, TikTok has emerged as a global phenomenon, captivating millions with its short-form videos and trends. However, TikTok’s … Continue reading

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McGill Students on hunger strike for Palestine

McGill Students on hunger strike for Palestine

March 29, 2024March 27, 2024 Veronica Huamani

With the continuously growing death toll in Gaza, McGill University’s student body has become increasingly vocal about their disapproval of the university’s inaction regarding this matter. Many student-led groups have expressed disappointment and anger with McGill’s financial investments tied to … Continue reading

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Le Congo : Une trajectoire historique du conflit

Le Congo : Une trajectoire historique du conflit

March 29, 2024March 26, 2024 Plem Kijamba

Cet article retrace l’histoire de l’instabilité politique en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) depuis l’assassinat de Patrice Lumumba en 1961. Le conflit qui ravage le pays aujourd’hui s’inscrit dans un contexte historique plus large, décrit dans le livre The Congo: … Continue reading

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