This past month has been fraught with major news in the international realm, as many countries have turned to comment on the domestic workings of their neighbours. The media hype over the Canadian federal election elicited rants and warnings, where even Michael Moore stopped to question if right leanings in Canada were not an odd form of Canadian humor? Closely following the Conservatives' defeat of the Liberal party in Canada, Hamas was elected into power in Palestine in a similar demonstration of a need for change following many years under the Fatah faction. This shocking democratic display brought many nations to their feet in an uncertain attempt to keep Hamas responsible to Palestinians, while assuring security to those beyond their borders, such as Israel.

More recently, the publication of a controversial editorial cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad in seven European journals has swept the Middle East by storm. As democracy and free speech are constantly redefined, they shape a modern world in which, not only is the personal political, but the political is personal, and everyone is raising a voice.

                Thanks for reading,
                                   Hannah Renglich
                                   Editor-in-Chief

	Hamas: In Power and Powerless (by Anthony-George D’Andrea) In a recent election occurring in Palestine, the highly controversial resistance movement known to the world as Hamas was elected into a majority government. With outcries from both the US and the European Union, it has become evident that the party will face difficulties in accomplishing its agenda as the rest of the world looks on in helpless wonder. Read more...
	Youth Press in Chad, a real challenge!               (by Mini-Mini Medard) The return of Five Minutes to Midnight’s student team from Chad has left its volunteers and supporters buzzing with excitement. The trip promoted and elaborated mutual development as FMM worked in partnership with the youth run organization, RAFIGUI. Read more...
	John Locke: Analysis of his arguments and               writing (by Joshua Concessao) In a scholarly investigation of John Locke, the seventeenth century British philosopher, Joshua Concessao scrutinizes his theories under the premise that certain arguments developed by Locke are implicitly contradictory. Read more...
	Defending Women, Defending Rights: A Development               Perspective (by Sarah Beckerman) While current statistics may give the initial impression of gender equality in Thailand, thorough analysis of the situation demonstrates further entrenched inequalities between groups of women. This essay explores the disparity between the rights and needs of women across the country, as they pertain to subsistence rituals, migration, and government policy. Read more...
	Comment: Avian Influenza (by Kasia Denysiuk) Under the media's constant barrage of warnings coupled with fear-inducing stories, the world is panicking over a virus that has the potential of becoming a pandemic. The Avian Flu, in a mobile and global society, has the privilege of easy access to the entire world, making it highly dangerous and extremely threatening. Read more...

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