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Los Muertos no Pagan: The Case for New Institutions to Resolve Sovereign Debt Disputes
by Kurt J. Klein November 28, 2014In 1776, Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations asserted: “When it becomes necessary for a state to declare itself bankrupt, in the same manner…
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Haiti’s recovery: Don’t give them the fish, teach them how to fish
by Erfan Faridmoayer November 23, 2014Almost five years have passed since the devastating earthquake in Haiti that cost at least 200,000 individuals their lives and left many more injured.…
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Google’s Juggling Act: The politics of mapping borders in geo-politically sensitive areas
by Lillianne Thomas October 31, 2014By Lillianne Thomas Google, as a ubiquitous modern-day supplier of digital maps found in many common applications, has (whether the company desires it or…
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European Elections: A Step Backwards?
by Tala Ahmadi July 27, 2014As Europe’s economic condition remains stagnant, racism is increasing to a frightening degree reminiscent of the continent’s darkest period in modern history. While the…
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Brazil’s World Cup, a Reflection of Flawed Priorities?
by thegeneration July 3, 2014By Emily Milstein International sporting events provide platforms for host countries to broadcast their national glory. With the world watching, a host nation can…
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The Fragile Peace in South Sudan
by thegeneration June 13, 2014by Izabela Chmielewska Since its tumultuous independence in 2011, South Sudan has been a fragile state. The region is marred by ethnic clashes, which…
