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Asia’s ‘Milk Tea Alliance’ is uniting youth protesters from Hong Kong to Myanmar
Asia, Politics, Human Rights Global Conversations 3/16/21 Asia, Politics, Human Rights Global Conversations 3/16/21

Asia’s ‘Milk Tea Alliance’ is uniting youth protesters from Hong Kong to Myanmar

Taking symbolic and tactical cues from similar demonstrations in Thailand and Hong Kong, the protesters of Myanmar have seemingly joined the ‘Milk Tea Alliance’ of Southeast Asian pro-democracy movements, an informal coalition that has grown online since 2020.

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How today’s digital climate made QAnon radicalization possible
Politics, North America Caitlin Manderville 1/28/21 Politics, North America Caitlin Manderville 1/28/21

How today’s digital climate made QAnon radicalization possible

Many of those who scaled the walls and stormed the Capitol had congregated in online chat rooms populated with QAnon adherents.

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From carnage to courage, Joe Biden’s inauguration ushers in a new era for America
North America, Politics Christian Tramontin 1/26/21 North America, Politics Christian Tramontin 1/26/21

From carnage to courage, Joe Biden’s inauguration ushers in a new era for America

Calling for a divided nation to put aside differences to celebrate a shared love for country, Biden urged Americans to come together to face present challenges.

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His Majesty’s Government: The quest for political reforms in Thailand
Asia, Politics, Human Rights Reetinder Kaur Chowdhary 1/9/21 Asia, Politics, Human Rights Reetinder Kaur Chowdhary 1/9/21

His Majesty’s Government: The quest for political reforms in Thailand

The initial backlash was directed at the prime minister, who gained control of the government after a coup d’état in 2014 and has since won an election held under controversial circumstances in 2019.

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A council meeting interruption serves as a flashpoint in France’s #MeToo movement December 2020
Politics, Human Rights, Europe Ella Hartsoe 1/9/21 Politics, Human Rights, Europe Ella Hartsoe 1/9/21

A council meeting interruption serves as a flashpoint in France’s #MeToo movement December 2020

In France, a moment of chaos during a council meeting served as an example of younger feminists clashing with older generations of the movement.

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Would a Bobi Wine presidency bring prosperity to Uganda? 
Politics, Africa, Around the World Pitasanna Shanmugathas 1/7/21 Politics, Africa, Around the World Pitasanna Shanmugathas 1/7/21

Would a Bobi Wine presidency bring prosperity to Uganda? 

During his presidential campaign, supporters of Wine have continued to face police violence.

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Stacey Abrams is the Democratic MVP of 2020
North America, Politics Azana Hyder 12/5/20 North America, Politics Azana Hyder 12/5/20

Stacey Abrams is the Democratic MVP of 2020

Abrams played an instrumental role in flipping the traditionally red state of Georgia for the Democrats, securing an additional 16 electoral votes for the Democratic presidential ticket.

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The 2020 U.S. election and the global response</a>
North America, Around the World, Politics Afrah Arif 11/17/20 North America, Around the World, Politics Afrah Arif 11/17/20

The 2020 U.S. election and the global response

It seems that everyone, regardless of nationality, had a strong opinion on the 2020 electoral race.

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Will a Biden win spell victory for American multilateralism?
North America, Security, Politics Imran Bayoumi 11/6/20 North America, Security, Politics Imran Bayoumi 11/6/20

Will a Biden win spell victory for American multilateralism?

A return to multilateral foreign policy does not simply entail addressing the changes wrought by the Trump administration.

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Britain’s struggle for a “better Brexit”
Europe, Politics Heejae Yang 3/28/20 Europe, Politics Heejae Yang 3/28/20

Britain’s struggle for a “better Brexit”

How was Johnson’s deal different from May’s?

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When Winston met Jacinda: How a progressive icon and a nationalist firebrand found common ground
Around the World, Politics Michael Cuenco 3/16/20 Around the World, Politics Michael Cuenco 3/16/20

When Winston met Jacinda: How a progressive icon and a nationalist firebrand found common ground

Kiwis stick together, especially when up against an Australian.

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Electoral reform: We know it’s needed, but what should it look like?
Politics, North America Jesse Martin 3/10/20 Politics, North America Jesse Martin 3/10/20

Electoral reform: We know it’s needed, but what should it look like?

Electoral reform would leave a defining mark on the country’s political history, as the changes made will not be revisited for decades.

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The view from Vienna: How Sebastian Kurz is holding the line
Politics, Europe, Asia Michael Cuenco 3/10/20 Politics, Europe, Asia Michael Cuenco 3/10/20

The view from Vienna: How Sebastian Kurz is holding the line

As Turkey sends multitudes of migrants, potentially numbering in the millions, toward the Greek border, Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has once again made the case for a steady response based on maintaining security and order along Europe’s frontiers.

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Germany’s new alt-right colouring books: The vivid reality of hate crimes in Germany
Europe, Politics, Human Rights Isabel Jones 3/4/20 Europe, Politics, Human Rights Isabel Jones 3/4/20

Germany’s new alt-right colouring books: The vivid reality of hate crimes in Germany

The project was shelved following intense backlash from politicians and citizens across Germany.

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Peace to prosperity: President Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East
Politics, Middle East, North America Alexandra Konn 2/27/20 Politics, Middle East, North America Alexandra Konn 2/27/20

Peace to prosperity: President Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East

President Trump calls his ‘Peace to Prosperity’ plan a “win-win opportunity for both sides.” This claim is hotly contested, with many observers seeing it as unequivocally favouring Israel.

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The gatekeepers of democracy: Lessons from the acquittal of President Trump
North America, Politics Isabel Jones 2/25/20 North America, Politics Isabel Jones 2/25/20

The gatekeepers of democracy: Lessons from the acquittal of President Trump

Prior to his electoral victory, Donald Trump notably declared: “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” Four years and one impeachment later, this statement has never seemed more true.

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The protest wave of 2019: Is democracy on the rise?
Around the World, Politics Mackenzie Rice 1/7/20 Around the World, Politics Mackenzie Rice 1/7/20

The protest wave of 2019: Is democracy on the rise?

From an extradition bill in Hong Kong to electoral transparency in Bolivia to public transit fares in Chile, the proximal causes of the protests that unfolded in 2019 appear to vary immensely.

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Trump 2020: new year, same president
North America, Politics Anthony Moniuszko 1/4/20 North America, Politics Anthony Moniuszko 1/4/20

Trump 2020: new year, same president

Donald Trump recently became the 3rd President in American history to be impeached – but he won’t be the first removed from office.

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Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for corruption charges
Around the World, Middle East, Politics Alexandra Konn 12/11/19 Around the World, Middle East, Politics Alexandra Konn 12/11/19

Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for corruption charges

This is the first time that a sitting Israeli Prime Minister has been indicted on corruption charges and it does not bode well for Netanyahu’s chances of reelection.

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Canada’s future is at stake – How to avoid “Wexit”
Politics, Environment, Development Azana Hyder 12/9/19 Politics, Environment, Development Azana Hyder 12/9/19

Canada’s future is at stake – How to avoid “Wexit”

What does the West want?

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